Self-interest
[self-in-ter-ist, -trist, self-] /ˌsɛlfˈɪn tər ɪst, -trɪst, ˈsɛlf-/
noun
1.
regard for one’s own interest or advantage, especially with disregard for others.
2.
personal interest or advantage.
self-interest
noun
1.
one’s personal interest or advantage
2.
the act or an instance of pursuing one’s own interest
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