Defn: asserting one's self, or one's own rights or claims; hence, putting one's self forward in a confident or assuming manner.
SELF-ASSERTION
Self`-as*ser"tion, n.
Defn: The act of asserting one's self, or one's own rights or claims; the quality of being self-asserting.
SELF-ASSERTIVE
Self`-as*sert"ive, a.
Defn: Disposed to self-assertion; self-asserting.
SELF-ASSUMED
Self`-as*sumed`, a.
Defn: Assumed by one's own act, or without authority.
SELF-ASSURED
Self`-as*sured`, a.
Defn: Assured by or of one's self; self-reliant; complacent.
SELF-BANISHED
Self`-ban"ished, a.