"by-view" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: by-views [plural]
Etymology: From by- + view. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|by|view}} by- + view Head templates: {{en-noun}} by-view (plural by-views)
  1. A private or selfish view; a self-interested aim or purpose.

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