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limbo
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ˈlĩbu/lim·bo
Definitions
21
An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition of neglect or oblivion.
Usage examples
“The new law has left many immigrants in legal limbo.”
“The company's future is in limbo until the takeover is decided.”
Common combinations
in limbolegal limbopolitical limbo
2
(Theology, archaic) In medieval Catholic doctrine, a region on the border of hell for the souls of unbaptized infants and the righteous who died before Christ.
Usage examples
“The concept of limbo is no longer emphasized in Catholic teaching.”
“Medieval theologians wrote extensively about limbo.”
Common combinations
limbo of the fatherslimbo of infants