Abnegation

n.

1.

a denial; a renunciation. With abnegation of God, of his honor, and of religion, they may retain the friendship of the court. - Knox.

Noun	1.	abnegation - the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief; "abnegation of the Holy Trinity"
	2.	abnegation - renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others Synonyms: self-abnegation, self-renunciation, self-denial, denial

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