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noun

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1. Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.

   Example: Her attorney managed to convince the jury of her innocence.

   Synonyms:unguilt
   Antonyms:guilt

2. Lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime.

   Example: In his innocence, he offered the stranger to bring the package to Paris, never suspecting it contained drugs.

   Synonyms:naivety

3. Lack of ability or intention to harm or damage.

   Example: Tests have demonstrated the innocence of this substance.

   Synonyms:harmlessness
   Antonyms:harmfulness

4. Imbecility; mental deficiency.