Self-deserving
adjective
1.
qualified for or having a claim to reward, assistance, etc., because of one’s actions, qualities, or situation:
the deserving poor; a deserving applicant.
2.
meriting; worthy:
a criminal deserving of a lifetime sentence.
adjective
1.
often postpositive and foll by of. worthy, esp of praise or reward
noun
2.
(rare) a merit or demerit; desert
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