Third person singular present tense of abnegate; rejects, denies, or renounces something, especially a right or responsibility.
The third person singular present form of 'abnegate,' formed by adding the '-s' suffix to the base verb form.
When someone 'abnegates' responsibility, they're not just avoiding it—they're formally and consciously rejecting it, which is why the word carries such weight in legal and ethical discussions.
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