abnegations

/æbˌnɛˈɡeɪʃənz/

NOUN

1. Denials or renunciations of personal desires

Acts of denying oneself something desired or valued, or renouncing personal interests, pleasures, or advantages.

Repeated acts of giving up personal needs, desires, comforts, or worldly pleasures for the benefit of others, a higher purpose, or a moral principle.

The monk's daily routine included rigorous abnegations of worldly pleasures.
Her constant abnegations of her own needs for her family's sake were admirable.
The manifesto called for collective abnegations for the betterment of society.

Acts of voluntarily giving up political power, authority, control, or an influential position, often as a gesture of principle or public service.

Abnegations of power are often seen as noble gestures in politics.
In times of crisis, leaders must demonstrate profound abnegations for the welfare of their people.

Acts of refusing, denying, or formally rejecting a claim, desire, position, or previously accepted commitment.

The collective abnegations reflected the group's refusal to pursue individual interests.