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[ noun ] taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

Used in print

(Douglas Ashford, "Elections in Morocco: Progress...)

The tendency to treat elections as an instrument of self-interest rather_than an instrument of national interest had two important effects on electoral planning in Morocco .

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selfishness

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[ noun ] attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)

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altruism trait self-love

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