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.