Self-Respect
/ˌself rɪˈspɛkt/
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- (n.) A person's sense of their own worth and dignity, often influencing legal judgments about personal rights and autonomy.
The court recognized the plaintiff's self-respect when ruling on the defamation claim.
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In legal context, self-respect may underpin claims related to personal dignity and autonomy, influencing remedies and interpretations in cases such as defamation or discrimination.
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