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.
Intense study of someone or something.
Thorough inspection of a situation or a case.
A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written.
An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll.
An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.