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past tense of abnegate
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1
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
- abnegated all claims to the deceased lord's domain
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2
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
- felt that if the Congress adopted these security measures, it would be abnegating the nation's fundamental commitment to individual rights
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“Abnegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abnegated. Accessed 9 Aug. 2022.
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