Blamelessness

/ˈbleɪmləsˌnɛs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being without blame; complete innocence or freedom from culpability.

Etymology

From 'blameless' (blame + -less = without blame) plus '-ness.' This philosophical and religious term emphasizes total absence of fault or responsibility.

Kelly Says

Religious texts love this word—saints and martyrs claimed 'blamelessness' as proof of their virtue. Modern courts now have 'beyond reasonable doubt' instead, but the concept is the same!

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