Oblivion
English Meaning
The act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten; cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness.
- The condition or quality of being completely forgotten: "He knows that everything he writes is consigned to posterity (oblivion's other, seemingly more benign, face)” ( Joyce Carol Oates).
- The act or an instance of forgetting; total forgetfulness: sought the great oblivion of sleep.
- Official overlooking of offenses; amnesty.