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Abnegation
01
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Examples
Her life was one of abnegation and service to others.
True leadership often requires self-abnegation.
02
denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
Examples
His speech was an abnegation of long-held traditions.
The philosopher 's abnegation of religion was controversial.
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