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abnegation Definition

ab·ne·ga·tion (ab′nə gās̸hən)

noun

a giving up of rights, etc.; self-denial; renunciation

Etymology: ME abnegacioun < LL abnegatio: see abnegate

abnegation Usage Examples

Preposition: of

responsibility: But this abnegation of responsibility is bringing with it the anarchy, chaos and violence in society.