Self-respect (7)
I believe the answer is:
dignity
'self-respect' is the definition.
(I know that self-respect can be written as dignity)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for dignity that I've seen before include "Formality in bearing and appearance" , "Nobleness" , "Stately bearing" , "Calm and serious manner" , "Bearing deserving respect" .)