n. [ L. abnegatio: cf. F. abnégation. ] a denial; a renunciation. [ 1913 Webster ]
With abnegation of God, of his honor, and of religion, they may retain the friendship of the court. Knox. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. dénégation. ] Denial. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. negatio, fr. negare to say no, to deny; ne not + the root of aio I say; cf. Gr. &unr_;, Skr. ah to say; cf. F. négation. See No, adv., and cf. Adage, Deny, Renegade. ]
Our assertions and negations should be yea and nay. Rogers. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A denial. [ R. ] “Absolute renegation of Christ.” Milman. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Self-denial; self-renunciation; self-sacrifice. [ 1913 Webster ]