innocence

noun4

1. •
   the state of a person who has taken no part in a crime and carries no blame for it

   • Her attorney managed to convince the jury of her innocence.
2. •
   Lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime.

   • In his innocence, he offered the stranger to bring the package to Paris, never suspecting it contained drugs.
3. •
   Lack of ability or intention to harm or damage.

   • Tests have demonstrated the innocence of this substance.
4. •
   (no longer used) Imbecility; mental deficiency.