innocence

noun

Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.

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

Lack of ability or intention to harm or damage.

(obsolete) Imbecility; mental deficiency.

Roots

noceonoc- · Latin · harm

Synonyms for innocence

artlessnessn ingenuousnessn purityn naivetyn guilelessnessn naivenessn whitenessn harmlessnessn sincerityn unsophisticationn

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