Martyrdom (noun)

1. The condition or fact of being a martyr; the suffering of death for adherence to a cause or belief.
2. Death or suffering for a belief or cause.

Origin:

From old french martir, from latin martyrium ("martyrdom, witness"), from martyrium ("witness"), from martyr ("martyr").

Examples:

1. He died for his faith and was considered a martyr.
2. Many people have suffered martyrdom throughout history for their beliefs.
3. The martyrdom of the early Christians is well-known.
4. The concept of martyrdom is central to many religions.
5. The women's rights activists faced the threat of martyrdom.