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self–partiality

noun self–par·tial·i·ty \ˌself-ˌpär-shē-ˈa-lə-tē, -ˌpär-ˈsha-\

Definition of SELF-PARTIALITY

1
:  an excessive estimate of oneself as compared with others
2
:  a prejudice in favor of one's own claims or interests
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First Known Use of SELF-PARTIALITY

1628

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