abjuration
/æbdʒəˈreɪʃən/ · ab.ju.ra.tion
noun
- The act of formally renouncing or disowning something, especially a title, allegiance, or a former faith. The monarch's abjuration of the throne was a dramatic moment in the country's history.
- A formal declaration of renunciation or disavowal, especially in a legal or official context. The court accepted the defendant's abjuration of the crime, citing lack of evidence.
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Did you know? The term 'abjuration' is often associated with the English monarchs who renounced their claim to the throne, such as Edward VIII in 1936.