1. Sacrifice.
2. Renoncement.
3. Dévouement.
ETYM Latin abnegatio: cf. French abnégation.
Renunciation of one's own interests in favor of the interests of others; SYN. self-abnegation, denial, self-denial, self-renunciation.
The act of denying oneself; controlling one's impulses; SYN. self-discipline, self-control. self denial