Used with the definite article to denote people who are free from blame.
Translations
les innocentsAu sens de personnes qui ne sont pas coupables. The reform was meant to protect the blameless from unjust punishment.
La réforme visait à protéger les innocents d’une punition injuste.
Definitions
People who are free from blame or guilt (preceded by the definite article). The reform was meant to protect the blameless from unjust punishment.