abnegation

American  

[ab-ni-gey-shuhn] / ˌæb nɪˈgeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of abnegating, or denying oneself some rights, conveniences, etc..

   It was a time of austerity and abnegation.

2. the act of relinquishing or giving up a right, possession, etc..

   abnegation of parental responsibilities.

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Etymology

Origin of abnegation

First recorded in 1350–1400, for an earlier sense; from Late Latin abnegation-, stem of abnegatio “denial,” equivalent to Latin abnegāt(us), past participle of abnegāre “to deny” + -iō -ion ( def. ); abnegate ( def. )

Example Sentences

Above all, it requires an abnegation of the self.

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022

The gospel of ‘disruptive innovation’ depends on the abnegation of history2.

From Nature • Sep. 15, 2020

If DiAngelo herself can’t resist, she performs a ritual of abnegation.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 12, 2019

Everyday brings a fresh allegation, a new self-inflicted humiliation or scandal, and the further abnegation of its responsibility to operate in good faith for the sake of its drivers and customers.

From The Verge • Dec. 29, 2017

When he saw the quantity of food she’d laid out for him, though, his ingrained abnegation rose to the surface.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor