The renunciation of a person's own interests in favor of the interests of others: "Some religions have fast days and so abnegation involves the giving up all food or anything a person likes to eat in order to follow the rules and requirements of his or her beliefs."

"The Vice Principal's abnegation of her position to allow for the promotion of a younger person was admired by all."

"The Board of Directors was faced with a couple of uncertainties regarding the abnegations of the entire staff at the shelter for women."