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renunciation

re.nun.ci.a.tion \ri-.n*n(t)-se--'a--sh*n\ \ri-'n*n(t)-se--.a-t-iv\ 
   \-se--*-.to-r-e-, -.to.r-\ n [ME, fr. L renuntiation-, renuntiatio, fr. 
   renuntiatus, pp. o]f renuntiare : the act or practice of renouncing : 
   REPUDIATION; specif) X :: ascetic self-denial - re.nun.ci.a.tive aj