windyMagician
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Term: OBLIQUE
Definition: Oblique means not direct or straightforward. It can refer to something that is not in a straight line or is at an angle. It can also refer to evidence that is not clear or direct, but instead is indirect or circumstantial. For example, if someone is an oblique heir, it means they are not the direct descendant but are related in a collateral way.