Definition of "innocence" in English

noun

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

   • Her attorney managed to convince the jury of her innocence.

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

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

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

   • Tests have demonstrated the innocence of this substance.

4. (obsolete) Imbecility; mental deficiency.