innocence meaning and definition

INNOCENCE noun

Definition of innocence (noun)

1. the quality of innocent naivete
   • synonyms: artlessness, ingenuousness, naturalness
2. the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil
   • synonyms: pureness, purity, sinlessness, whiteness
3. a state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense
   • "the trial established his innocence"
   • antonym: guilt