'Innocence' definitions:

Definition of 'innocence'

From: WordNet
noun
The quality of innocent naivete [syn: artlessness, innocence, ingenuousness, naturalness]
noun
The state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil [syn: purity, pureness, sinlessness, innocence, whiteness]
noun
A state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense; "the trial established his innocence" [ant: guilt, guiltiness]

Definition of 'Innocence'

From: GCIDE
  • Innocence \In"no*cence\, n. [F. innocence, L. innocentia. See Innocent.]
  • 1. The state or quality of being innocent; freedom from that which is harmful or infurious; harmlessness. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The state or quality of being morally free from guilt or sin; purity of heart; blamelessness. [1913 Webster]
  • The silence often of pure innocence Persuades when speaking fails. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Banished from man's life his happiest life, Simplicity and spotless innocence! --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The state or quality of being not chargeable for, or guilty of, a particular crime or offense; as, the innocence of the prisoner was clearly shown. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Simplicity or plainness, bordering on weakness or silliness; artlessness; ingenuousness. --Chaucer. Shak.
  • Syn: Harmlessness; innocuousness; blamelessness; purity; sinlessness; guiltlessness. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'innocence'

From: Moby Thesaurus