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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The character of being officious; readiness or eagerness to render unsolicited service; well-intentioned meddlesomeness; superserviceableness.

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  • noun The quality of being officious

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  • noun aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding; by advancing yourself or your ideas without invitation

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