By-interest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: By-interest is a noun meaning Self-interest; private advantage.
Meaning
Self-interest; private advantage.
Example Sentences
It is a very difficult Matter to think of God aright, for either our Underſtandings, are blinded by the Clouds of our Paſſions, or led aſide by ſome By-intereſt or prevailing Affection; and hence proceed moſt of theſe extravagant Conceipts, concerning the Deity, entertained by the Generality.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include by-respect, by-view, by-motive, by-purpose, rigour, particularment.
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