[per-tik-yuh-luh-riz-uh
m, puh-tik-] 
| 1. | exclusive attention or devotion to one's own particular interests, party, etc. |
| 2. | the principle of leaving each state of a federation free to retain its laws and promote its interests. |
| 3. | Theology. the doctrine that divine grace is provided only for the elect. |