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Self-interest

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others. countable, uncountable

    "I cannot abandon my husband for the sake of self-interest and personal gain."

  2. 2
    concern for your own interests and welfare wordnet
  3. 3
    taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others wordnet

Etymology

From self- + interest.

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