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Self-proclaimed

Self-proclaimed

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Self-proclaimed describes a legal title that is recognized by the declaring person but not necessarily by any recognized legal authority. It can be the status of a noble title or the status of a nation. The term is used informally for anyone declaring themselves to any informal title.

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Usage

Taking to her blog to blast Melissa Etheridge in poetic prose, the self-proclaimed 'Hollywood Farm Girl' said she was "blindsided" by the timing of the dissolution of their domestic partnership.[2]

In March, officials said that Khalid Sheik Mohammed, the self-proclaimed mastermind of the attacks, probably would be tried before a military tribunal and that a decision appeared to be imminent.[3]

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References

  1. [1]
    Braw, Elisabeth (2010-06-29). "Unhappy with the government? Follow the lead of 'Sealand'". Metro News. Archived from the original on 2012-11-11. Retrieved 2015-04-16.
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    "Melissa Etheridge's Ex "Blindsided" by Divorce". E!. July 3, 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-04.
  3. [3]
    Markon, Jerry (July 4, 2010). "Sept. 11 terrorism trials still in search of a venue". Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-07-04.


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