INNOCENCE


Meaning of INNOCENCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪnəsəns ]

1.

Innocence is the quality of having no experience or knowledge of the more complex or unpleasant aspects of life.

...the sweet innocence of youth...

N-UNCOUNT

2.

If someone proves their innocence , they prove that they are not guilty of a crime.

He claims he has evidence which could prove his innocence.

≠ guilt

N-UNCOUNT : oft poss N

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