self-appointed

self-ap·point·ed

(sĕlf′ə-poin′tĭd)

adj.

Designated or chosen by oneself rather than by due authority: a self-appointed mediator.

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self-appointed

adj

having assumed authority without the agreement of others: a self-appointed critic.

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self′-appoint′ed

adj.

chosen by oneself to act or function in a certain capacity, esp. self-righteously.

[1790–1800]

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Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

self-appointed - designated or chosen by yourself; "a self-appointed guardian of public morals" unauthorised, unauthorized - not endowed with authority

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Translations

self-appointed

[ˌselfəˈpɔɪntɪd] ADJ → que se ha nombrado a sí mismo

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self-appointed

[ˌsɛlfəˈpɔɪntɪd] adj (usu pej) self-appointed leader → leader autonominatosi tale

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