oblivion

oblivion [-s] n

OFr < L. 'forgetfulness, state of being forgotten'.

1. Lack of renown; state of being forgotten; [fig.] earth; soil; graveyard dirt.
2. Chaos; limbo; farthest reach of space; place where the forgotten live.
3. Amnesia; black-out; forgetfulness; stupor; loss of consciousness.
4. Amnesty; acquittal; pardon; forgiveness.