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oblivion

o·bliv·i·on [ ə blívvee ən ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. state of being forgotten: a state of being completely forgotten

2. state of forgetting: a state of complete forgetfulness or unawareness

3. law overlooking of past offenses: the deliberate overlooking of past offenses

[14th century. Via Old French< Latin oblivion-< oblivisci "forget"]
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