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

First Known Use of self-partiality

1628

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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