The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
Egotism (tendency to talk excessively about oneself).
The belief that moral behavior should be directed toward one's self-interest only.
the act of presuming, or something presumed
the condition upon which something is presumed
the belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true
An inference that a trier of fact is either permitted or required to draw under certain factual circumstances (as prescribed by statute or case law) unless the party against whom the inference is drawn is able to rebut it with admissible, competent evidence.