ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈgāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin abnegation-, abnegatio, from Latin abnegatus (past participle of abnegare to refute, deny, from ab- ab- (I) + negare to say no, deny) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at negation
: renunciation or denial
prepared to move in the direction of early abnegation of federal responsibility — D'Arcy McNickle
: restraint or denial of desire or self-interest
cold lines, but penned by what heartbroken abnegation — George Meredith
: self-denial , humility