clean-handedness

The jury's verdict confirmed his clean-handedness in the matter.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The state of being innocent or free from guilt: "clean-handedness" refers to the quality of having no involvement in wrongdoing, dishonesty, or illegal activities. It implies moral purity and blamelessness.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The lawyer argued for his client's clean-handedness, presenting evidence that proved he was not at the crime scene. (The lawyer claimed the client was innocent and had no guilt.)
  • Her clean-handedness in the financial scandal was confirmed after a thorough investigation. (She was found to have no part in the dishonest scheme.)
  • The politician's reputation for clean-handedness was admired by all voters. (He was known for being completely honest and free from corruption.)

Advanced Usage

• "to maintain clean-handedness": to continue to act in a way that avoids guilt or wrongdoing.

  • The company must maintain clean-handedness in all its business dealings to keep public trust. (The company must remain honest and lawful.)

• "to question someone's clean-handedness": to doubt whether someone is truly innocent.

  • The media began to question the official's clean-handedness after the leaked documents. (The media suspected the official might be guilty.)

Variants and Related Words

• Clean-handed (adj): having clean hands; innocent or free from guilt.

  • He was found to be clean-handed in the theft. (He was proven innocent.)

• Cleanliness (n): the state of being clean, especially in a physical sense; not directly related to innocence.

  • The cleanliness of the kitchen was impressive. (The kitchen was very clean.)

Synonyms

• Innocence: the state of being not guilty of a crime or offense.
• Blamelessness: the quality of being free from blame or fault.
• Guiltlessness: the state of being without guilt.
• Purity: moral cleanliness or freedom from sin.

Related Idioms

• To have clean hands: to be innocent or free from guilt in a particular matter.

  • The detective had clean hands in the case, as he was not involved in the cover-up. (He was innocent and not part of the wrongdoing.)

• To come out with clean hands: to emerge from a situation without guilt or blame.

  • After the trial, she came out with clean hands, and her reputation was restored. (She was proven innocent.)