self-interest
81self — [self] n. pl. selves [ME < OE, prob. < IE * selo < base * se , refl. pron., orig. separate, apart (> L sibi, se) + * (o)lo , pron. suffix: basic sense “itself, by itself”] 1. the identity, character, or essential qualities of any… …
82self-dealing — ˌself ˈdealing noun [uncountable] FINANCE when someone working for a company uses their influence or knowledge illegally to gain a personal advantage: • The director was engaged in self dealing in a real estate project to the benefit of his… …
83Self-sacrifice — Self sac ri*fice, n. The act of sacrificing one s self, or one s interest, for others; self devotion. [1913 Webster] …
84self-forgetful — self forgetfully, adv. self forgetfulness, n. /self feuhr get feuhl, self /, adj. forgetful or not thinking of one s own advantage, interest, etc. [1860 65] * * * …
85self-proving — in Scots law, a document that meets the requisite formalities to be treated as signed by the grantor without the need for proof. This is a new idea, replacing many well established and ancient rules. The rules applicable are all found in one… …
86Self-sacrificing — Self sac ri*fi cing, a. Yielding up one s own interest, feelings, etc; sacrificing one s self. [1913 Webster] …
87Self-powered car — Self powered cars generally refer to rail vehicles that are not exclusively locomotives and can operate under their own power without the use of external power sources . An example is the RDC (Rail Diesel Car). These commuter cars had their own… …
88Self-dealing — trustee, an attorney, a corporate officer, or other fiduciary that consists of taking advantage of his position in a transaction and acting for his own interests rather than for the interests of the beneficiaries of the trust, corporate… …
89self-seeking — self seekingness, n. /self see king/, n. 1. the seeking of one s own interest or selfish ends. adj. 2. given to or characterized by self seeking; selfish. [1580 90] * * * …
90self-abnegation — [self′ab΄nə gā′shən] n. lack of consideration for oneself or one s own interest; self denial …
