Definitions for: Oblivion


[n] total forgetfulness; "he sought the great oblivion of sleep"
[n] the state of being disregarded or forgotten



Webster (1913) Definition: Ob*liv"i*on, n. [L. oblivio, akin to oblivisci to
forget: cf. OF. oblivion.]
1. The act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten;
cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness.

Second childishness and mere oblivion. --Shak.

Among our crimes oblivion may be set. --Dryden

The origin of our city will be buried in eternal
oblivion. --W. Irving.

2. Official ignoring of offenses; amnesty, or general pardon;
as, an act of oblivion. --Sir J. Davies.

Syn: See Forgetfulness.

Synonyms: limbo, obliviousness

See Also: forgetfulness, obscurity

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