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innocence

The correct spelling is innocence.

How to pronounce innocence

noun

IPA: /ˈɪnəsn̩s/

Say it like: Inn-ose-nse

The correct spelling is innocence. Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc. For example: "Her attorney managed to convince the jury of her innocence."

Usage Examples

Her attorney managed to convince the jury of her innocence.

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

Tests have demonstrated the innocence of this substance.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.
  2. 2.Lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime.
  3. 3.Lack of ability or intention to harm or damage.
  4. 4.Imbecility; mental deficiency.

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