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cence
noun
1
the state of not being guilty of a crime or offense
C1
- He maintained his innocence throughout the investigation and trial.
- The defense attorney argued passionately for the defendant's innocence.
- The judge declared her innocence after reviewing all the evidence.
- The documentary highlighted cases of wrongful convictions and the struggle to prove innocence.
- She was released from prison after DNA evidence proved her innocence.
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the quality of being free from worldly experience
- The child's innocence was evident in her wide-eyed curiosity.
- He spoke with an innocence that made everyone smile.
- Her innocence about city life was charming to the locals.
- The movie portrayed the innocence of youth before the trials of life.
- The story captured the innocence of first love.
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3
the state of being free from sin or moral wrongdoing
- The legend depicted her as a symbol of innocence and virtue.
- He lived a life of innocence, untouched by corruption.
- Religious texts often emphasize the value of innocence.
- His innocence was seen in his refusal to participate in deceit.
- The ritual symbolized the restoration of moral innocence.
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