abnegation

[ ab-ni-gey-shuhn ]

/ ˌæb nɪˈgeɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act or an instance of abnegating, or denying oneself some rights, conveniences, etc.: It was a time of austerity and abnegation.

the act of relinquishing or giving up a right, possession, etc.: abnegation of parental responsibilities.

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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; see abnegate

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How to use abnegation in a sentence

Breaking the link between fossil fuel and our energy-fueled lifestyle requires a certain amount of self-abnegation.
Why Stanford Should Keep Its Coal Stocks|Daniel Gross|May 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Erudite is trying to wrestle control of the government away from Abnegation via nefarious schemes.
Exclusive: Shailene Woodley On ‘Divergent,’ J. Law, and Why She Turned Down ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’|Marlow Stern|March 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On the contrary, Barkley debunks his own presence in the spot, in a brilliant stroke of marketing self-abnegation.
The Psychological Strategy of the Tiger Ad and Why It Will Backfire|Adam Hanft|April 9, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Abnegation is a way of adding oomph to any ritual; putting your stomach where your mouth is.
The Enlightenment Diet|Bruce Feiler|September 27, 2009|DAILY BEAST

But its voice was soon stifled, and its children were rewarded for their abnegation by punishment, martyrdom and death.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
His devotion to you is the most beautiful expression of self-abnegation that I have ever met.
An Old Man's Love|Anthony Trollope
John Stuart Mill says that utter self-abnegation has been preached to women as a peculiarly feminine virtue.
Lady Byron Vindicated|Harriet Beecher Stowe
In leaving France, I have made a complete abnegation of my life, persuaded that I shall never again see my country.
The Guide of the Desert|Gustave Aimard
But, save in this entire self-abnegation and social exclusion, Mr. McDonogh had none of the habits of the miser.
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862|Various

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