abjugation

abjugation (countable and uncountable, plural abjugations)

1. The act of abjugating. An unyoking, freeing, or uncoupling.
2. Alternative form of abjuration A repudiation, abandonment, or renunciation by or upon oath.
   • 1986, Sameeksha Trust, “Economic and Political Weekly”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name), volume 21, number 3, published 1986, page 1692:

     The proof of secularism of Hindus that is demanded by many Muslim leaders makes one feel sometimes that nothing short of abjugation of Hindu religion by its followers will satisfy them!

• oath of abjugation (see Oath of Abjuration)

• abrogation
• abnegation
• abdication