Innocence
noun
The state of not being guilty of a crime or other wrong act.
She maintained her innocence throughout the trial.
Often appears as...
- prove one's innocence
- maintain one's innocence
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Legal
noun
The quality of being free from sin or moral wrong.
The innocence of a child is beautiful to observe.
Often appears as...
- childlike innocence
- pure innocence
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Ethical
noun
Lack of knowledge of the unpleasant and evil aspects of life.
Her innocence was evident when she believed his lies.
Often appears as...
- innocence lost
- innocence shattered
noun
The state of not being guilty of a crime or other wrong act.
She maintained her innocence throughout the trial.
Often appears as...
- prove one's innocence
- maintain one's innocence
Usage tips
Legal
noun
The quality of being free from sin or moral wrong.
The innocence of a child is beautiful to observe.
Often appears as...
- childlike innocence
- pure innocence
Usage tips
Ethical
noun
Lack of knowledge of the unpleasant and evil aspects of life.
Her innocence was evident when she believed his lies.
Often appears as...
- innocence lost
- innocence shattered
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Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used when someone is accused of a wrongdoing and wants to show they're not at fault.
He sought to clear his name and affirm his innocence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Acquittal
Claiming innocence doesn't always mean a court will find someone not guilty.
Despite claiming innocence, the evidence against him was overwhelming.
Pro Tip 3/3Presumed Innocence
In many systems, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The jury was reminded of the defendant's presumed innocence.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used when someone is accused of a wrongdoing and wants to show they're not at fault.
He sought to clear his name and affirm his innocence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Acquittal
Claiming innocence doesn't always mean a court will find someone not guilty.
Despite claiming innocence, the evidence against him was overwhelming.
Pro Tip 3/3Presumed Innocence
In many systems, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The jury was reminded of the defendant's presumed innocence.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used when someone is accused of a wrongdoing and wants to show they're not at fault.
He sought to clear his name and affirm his innocence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Acquittal
Claiming innocence doesn't always mean a court will find someone not guilty.
Despite claiming innocence, the evidence against him was overwhelming.
Pro Tip 3/3Presumed Innocence
In many systems, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The jury was reminded of the defendant's presumed innocence.
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My descent into...
not only did I reconnect with some of the innocence that I had lost at 14 years old, but it also began to challenge the very important things that drew me to the movement to begin identity, community and purpose -- things that I had been struggling with as a young boy.
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The era of higher ideals...
what if the exceptions were talking about the innocence and the methods and the Zappos and the IBM's what if they became the norm what would that look like and what would that feel like so look around this room here 3 billion people are involved in the world of
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Why should you read...
their moral innocence stands in stark contrast to the depravity of those around them, even as their fates grow increasingly intertwined. This bleak portrait of Russian society reflects the author’s own complex life experiences and evolving ideas.
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The Egyptian Book of the...
Among these negative confessions, or declarations of innocence, he proclaims that he has not made anyone cry, is not an eavesdropper, and has not polluted the water. But did Ani really live such a perfect life?
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Who were the Vestal...
was no longer a virgin. That was the beginning of the end. The accused protested her innocence, but it wasn't enough. She was tried and found guilty. That Vestal's death was meant to protect the city,
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Thoughts on humanity,...
and fantastic importance and your complete unimportance in the larger context of the universe. A you that returns back to the original innocence of humanity, which loves from the purity of heart,
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Life-changing encounter...
with the family of Marquesas monarchs was how we lose a certain innocence in animals and curiosity when we go into their homes and destroy them. There are so few places left in the world
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Caroline Casey: Looking...
but to give me the dream of driving. And on my seventeenth birthday, I accompanied my little sister in complete innocence, as I always had all my life -- my visually impaired sister --
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"The Second Coming" by...
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
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Baby Bison Takes on Wolf...
is no ordinary calf hopelessly outmatched to the courage of innocence he's not going down without a fight and the inexperienced wolf flails
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My descent into...
not only did I reconnect with some of the innocence that I had lost at 14 years old, but it also began to challenge the very important things that drew me to the movement to begin identity, community and purpose -- things that I had been struggling with as a young boy.
Video examples
The era of higher ideals...
what if the exceptions were talking about the innocence and the methods and the Zappos and the IBM's what if they became the norm what would that look like and what would that feel like so look around this room here 3 billion people are involved in the world of
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Why should you read...
their moral innocence stands in stark contrast to the depravity of those around them, even as their fates grow increasingly intertwined. This bleak portrait of Russian society reflects the author’s own complex life experiences and evolving ideas.
Video examples
The Egyptian Book of the...
Among these negative confessions, or declarations of innocence, he proclaims that he has not made anyone cry, is not an eavesdropper, and has not polluted the water. But did Ani really live such a perfect life?
Video examples
Who were the Vestal...
was no longer a virgin. That was the beginning of the end. The accused protested her innocence, but it wasn't enough. She was tried and found guilty. That Vestal's death was meant to protect the city,
Video examples
Thoughts on humanity,...
and fantastic importance and your complete unimportance in the larger context of the universe. A you that returns back to the original innocence of humanity, which loves from the purity of heart,
Video examples
Life-changing encounter...
with the family of Marquesas monarchs was how we lose a certain innocence in animals and curiosity when we go into their homes and destroy them. There are so few places left in the world
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Caroline Casey: Looking...
but to give me the dream of driving. And on my seventeenth birthday, I accompanied my little sister in complete innocence, as I always had all my life -- my visually impaired sister --
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"The Second Coming" by...
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
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Baby Bison Takes on Wolf...
is no ordinary calf hopelessly outmatched to the courage of innocence he's not going down without a fight and the inexperienced wolf flails
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Kylie Minogue
Australian Musician
When I started, there was something almost romantic about the notion of paparazzi. I mean, it wasn't. They were still chasing you down the road. But that guy had to put film in his camera and work out whether it was worth pressing the button to take the shot, otherwise he's got to stop and change the film. So it was like this age of innocence.
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Philip Kerr
British Author
I prefer to write books for children instead of reading them. But I do strongly believe in childhood and in respecting childhood innocence. I don't like books for children that deal with adult themes.
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Gareth Southgate
English Athlete
My kids don't think, for one minute, about where people are born, what language they speak, what colour they are. There's an innocence about young people that is only influenced by older people.
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Jewel
American Musician
Being part of the natural world reminds me that innocence isn't ever lost completely; we just need to maintain our goodness to regain it.
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Sean Penn
American Actor
We've let the blade of our innocence dull over time, and it's only in innocence that you find any kind of magic, any kind of courage.
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Robert Kardashian
American Businessman
I truly believe in O.J.'s innocence, and unless they find him guilty, I will continue to support him.
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Jane Lynch
American Actress
I do feel that softness for the vulnerability and the innocence in our world, including my own.
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Lyman Abbott
American Author
Every life is march from innocence, through temptation, to virtue or vice.
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Eartha Kitt
American Actress
Innocence is one of the most exciting things in the world.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
Innocence does not find near so much protection as guilt.
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Kylie Minogue
Australian Musician
When I started, there was something almost romantic about the notion of paparazzi. I mean, it wasn't. They were still chasing you down the road. But that guy had to put film in his camera and work out whether it was worth pressing the button to take the shot, otherwise he's got to stop and change the film. So it was like this age of innocence.
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Philip Kerr
British Author
I prefer to write books for children instead of reading them. But I do strongly believe in childhood and in respecting childhood innocence. I don't like books for children that deal with adult themes.
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Gareth Southgate
English Athlete
My kids don't think, for one minute, about where people are born, what language they speak, what colour they are. There's an innocence about young people that is only influenced by older people.
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Jewel
American Musician
Being part of the natural world reminds me that innocence isn't ever lost completely; we just need to maintain our goodness to regain it.
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Sean Penn
American Actor
We've let the blade of our innocence dull over time, and it's only in innocence that you find any kind of magic, any kind of courage.
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Robert Kardashian
American Businessman
I truly believe in O.J.'s innocence, and unless they find him guilty, I will continue to support him.
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Jane Lynch
American Actress
I do feel that softness for the vulnerability and the innocence in our world, including my own.
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Lyman Abbott
American Author
Every life is march from innocence, through temptation, to virtue or vice.
Quote examples
Eartha Kitt
American Actress
Innocence is one of the most exciting things in the world.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
Innocence does not find near so much protection as guilt.
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