renegation
(rɛnɪˈgeɪʃən)
[ad. L. type *renegātiōn-em, n. of action f. renegāre: see renegue n.]
The action of renouncing or renegading.
| 1615 T. Adams Two Sonnes 89 Let us reclaime our impudent and refractory renegations by a serious meditation. 1837 Carlyle Fr. Rev. III. v. iv. From far and near..come Letters of renegation. 1896 Saintsbury Hist. 19th C. Lit. ix. 392 The hour of triumph was the hour..of opposition and renegation. |