01 n. The act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten; cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness.
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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.
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2.
Official ignoring of offenses; amnesty, or general pardon; as, an act of oblivion.
Syn.
See Forgetfulness.