innocence

Everyday

1. Innocence is the state of not being guilty of a crime or wrongdoing. tree →
2. Innocence also means not knowing about bad or unpleasant things in life, especially as a young child. tree →
3. Innocence can mean being simple and trusting, sometimes too trusting. tree →

In the lessons

In law and citizenship lessons, people are presumed innocent until proven guilty: the court must prove guilt, the person does not have to prove innocence. In stories, a child's innocence can be lost when they see something sad or cruel. In church, Christians speak of innocence before sin in the story of Adam and Eve. Phrases: prove your innocence, loss of innocence, in all innocence.

Examples

• The man proved his innocence in court. tree →
• In the UK, you are innocent until proven guilty. tree →
• The puppy looked up with innocence after chewing the shoe. tree →
• The war took away the children's innocence. tree →
• She asked the question in all innocence. tree →
• The lawyer fought to show his client's innocence. tree →
• Therefore they demanded seven days in which to prove their innocence. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: innocent. Spelling: double n, -ence (not -ance).

In Jewish tradition

In law and citizenship lessons, people are presumed innocent until proven guilty: the court must prove guilt, the person does not have to prove innocence. In stories, a child's innocence can be lost when they see something sad or cruel. In church, Christians speak of innocence before sin in the story of Adam and Eve. Phrases: prove your innocence, loss of innocence, in all innocence.

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: innocent. Spelling: double n, -ence (not -ance).