Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Self-respect \Self`-re*spect"\, n.
   Respect for one's self; regard for one's character; laudable
   self-esteem.

Source : WordNet®

self-respect
     n : the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was
         beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity
         when under pressure" [syn: {dignity}, {self-esteem}, {self-regard}]