Self Estimation - Law Dictionary Search Results
Home Dictionary Name: self estimationSelf estimation
The act of estimating ones self self esteem...
Self opinion
Opinion especially high opinion of ones self an overweening estimate of ones self or of ones own opinion...
Self-defence
Self-defence, is a legal right and as with other legal rights the question whether a specific state of facts warrants its exercise is a legal question. It is not a question on which a State is entitled, in any special sense, to be a judge in its own cause, the Law of Nations, 5th Edn., 1955, p. 319.Means the use of force to protect oneself, one's family, or one's property from a real or threatened attack, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 1364.Self-defence. both the life and limbs of a man are of such high value, in the estimation of the law of England, that it pardons even homicide, if committed se defendendo, or in order to preserve them. See DEFENCE; HOMICIDE.The use of force to protect oneself, one's family, or one's property from a real or threatined attack, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 1364....
Self importance
An exaggerated estimate of ones own importance or merit esp as manifested by the conduct or manners self conceit...
Humility
The state or quality of being humble freedom from pride and arrogance lowliness of mind a modest estimate of ones own worth a sense of ones own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness self abasement humbleness...
Modesty
The quality or state of being modest that lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate of ones own worth and importance absence of self assertion arrogance and presumption humility respecting ones own merit...
declaration
declaration 1 : the act of declaring [ of dividends] [ of war] 2 a : the first pleading in a common-law action compare complaint, indictment b : a statement usually not under oath made by a party to a legal transaction [the attorney must later sign an affidavit or stating that he has informed the debtor "J. H. Williamson"] c : a statement not under oath being offered as evidence declaration against interest : a statement made by someone unavailable as a witness that is against that person's own interests (as pecuniary or property interests) or may subject that person to liability compare admission, confession, self-incrimination NOTE: A declaration against interest is an exception to the hearsay rule. A statement that is offered to clear the accused is not admissible without corroborating circumstances under the Federal Rules of Evidence. dy·ing declaration : a statement that is made by a person who firmly believes that he or she is about to die and has no hope of recove...
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