innocence

[ˈɪnəsns]

Definition:
1. The quality of innocent naivete.
2. The state of being free from sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil.
3. A state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense.

Use 'innocence' in a sentence:

1. The suspect still professed his innocence.
2. He died protesting his innocence to the last.
3. She has always maintained her innocence.
4. I love his childlike innocence.
5. He had always maintained his innocence.
6. She has always protested her innocence.
7. Although I soon convinced him of my innocence, I think he still has serious doubts about my sanity.
8. In vain he declared his innocence; he was dismissed with no better answer.
9. He has always protested his innocence.
10. 'I don't know,' Pollard replied, professing innocence.
11. It can prove their innocence.
12. I asked if she was married in all innocence.
13. Self knowledge is like lost innocence, however unsettling you find; you can never be un-thought or un-known.
14. The dove has been a symbol of peace and innocence for thousands of years in many different cultures.
15. She repeated her protestation of innocence.
16. He wears an air of innocence.
17. He always protested his innocence and claimed that the drugs had been planted to incriminate him.
18. I love children's innocence and lack of guile.
19. She protested her innocence.
20. Youngsters are losing their childhood innocence too quickly.
21. Her wide-eyed innocence soon exposes the pretensions of the art world.
22. Listen to the voice of innocence!
23. We shall fight to establish our innocence.
24. Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour.
25. Crippen insisted on his innocence.
26. The governor has declared his innocence and says he plans to serve out his term.
27. Nowadays that sort of innocence is in short supply.
28. I am convinced of her innocence.
29. His most enduring quality is his childlike innocence.
30. She continued to assert her innocence.
31. Innocence and decent living are no protection from the evil elements within our society.
32. We must presume innocence until we have proof of guilt.
33. He insisted on his innocence.
34. Despite being tortured she proclaimed her innocence.
35. He claims he has evidence which could prove his innocence.
36. They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence.
37. This new evidence will prove their innocence.
38. Children lose their innocence as they grow older.
39. The defendants, who continue to assert their innocence, are expected to appeal.
40. She could have established her own innocence and virtue easily enough.
41. Everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence until they are proved to be guilty.
42. He asserted his innocence and his financial probity.
43. She still professes her innocence.
44. You assume his innocence before hearing the evidence against him.