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RATIONAL IGNORANCE

\ɹˈaʃənə͡l ˈɪɡnəɹəns], \ɹˈaʃənə‍l ˈɪɡnəɹəns], \ɹ_ˈa_ʃ_ə_n_əl ˈɪ_ɡ_n_ə_ɹ_ə_n_s]\

Definitions of RATIONAL IGNORANCE

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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This is the deliberate choice of a person to not pay attention to certain information because it will yield little or no benefit in terms of the time and effort.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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