abnégation

Definitions of abnégation
  1. noun
    renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
    synonyms: sacrifice, sacrifice de soi
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    renonciation
    the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.)
    sacrifice de soi
    acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
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