A belief that one is superior to or more important than others.
The result or product of being egoistic.
Egoism (belief that behavior should be directed towards one's self-interest).
A tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
In feudalism, the legal interest or rights of a lord or superior in an estate in land held in fee, as opposed to the vassal's or tenant's interest.
The right of a government over the private property within its jurisdiction. Usually invoked to compel land owners to sell their property in preparation for a major construction project such as a freeway.