The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word SELF-DEVOTION
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What does SELF-DEVOTION mean?
SELF-DEVOTION noun- The act of devoting one's self; willingness to sacrifice one's own interests or happiness for the sake of others; self-sacrifice.