(noun) the act of renouncing or rejecting something; self-denial
an unavoidable approach, but one that was palliated by the caution and self-abnegation with which I drew my conclusions
an unavoidable approach, but one that was palliated by the caution and self-abnegation with which I drew my conclusions
(noun) discontinuance from use or exercise; disuse
Perhaps the affair had sunk somewhat into desuetude
Perhaps the affair had sunk somewhat into desuetude
atone for (guilt or sin)
The sole expiation I can make is to beg your forgiveness
The sole expiation I can make is to beg your forgiveness