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abnegation

Translations

abnegationnoun
abnegations
pl
abnégationAu sens de sacrifice de soi, de désintéressement moral.
His abnegation of personal desires for the sake of the community was admired by all.
Son abnégation au service de la communauté a été admirée de tous.
Additional translations
renonciationSurtout en droit, pour l’abandon d’un droit ou d’un privilège.
renoncementEmploi général pour l’idée d’abandonner ou de se priver de quelque chose.
Synonyms
self-denial
abandonment
rejection
self-sacrifice
renunciation

Definitions

abnegationnoun
The act of renouncing or rejecting something.
His abnegation of personal desires for the sake of the community was admired by all.
Self-denial; the act of denying oneself some rights, conveniences, or pleasures.
Her abnegation of luxury was evident in her simple lifestyle.
In law, the relinquishment or renunciation of a right or privilege.
The contract included an explicit abnegation of the tenant's right to compensation.
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