abrenunciation

Definition

Absolute renunciation; repudiation; retraction.

Etymology

From either Old French abrenonciation or from Late Latin abrenuntiatio, from Late Latin abrenuntiatiō, from ab + renuntiatiō (“to renounce”). * See abrenounce.

Example Sentences

• "an abrenunciation of that truth which he so long had professed, and still believed"