(rare, physics, biology) Capable of regenerating itself or oneself.

Redress of a wrong by the victim; revenge, retribution.

To redress a wrong against oneself; to take revenge.

Directed, independently by oneself without external control or constraint; directed for oneself.

The condition of being self-directed.

The condition of being self-adjoint

The concept of an armed attack on another state, when not at war, on the belief that the other state represents a real attack threat. It differs from a preemptive strike which applies to states which are already at war.

plural of self-fulfilling prophecy

plural of self-denial

(idiomatic) To abandon one's spiritual values or moral principles for wealth or other benefits.