The act of renouncing, or setting aside, one's own wishes, claims, etc.; self-sacrifice.
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The act of renouncing.
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The act of sacrificing one's self, or one's interest, for others; self-devotion.
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Quality or state of being selfless.
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a denial; a renunciation.
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The act of gainsaying, refusing, or disowning; negation; -- the contrary of affirmation.
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Self-denial; self-renunciation; self-sacrifice.
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The denial of one's self; forbearing to gratify one's own desires; self-sacrifice.
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