self-quotation
nounUK /ˌself kwəʊˈteɪʃn/
US /ˌself kwoʊˈteɪʃn/
When you repeat words that you yourself said before.
Her essay was full of self-quotation, repeating lines from her own earlier diary.
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2. The act of quoting your own published work in a new piece of writing.
The professor's paper included self-quotation from his earlier book.
3. A habit of talking about things you have said in the past.
His speeches are known for constant self-quotation.
4. Using your own words as an example or proof in an argument.
The lawyer's self-quotation seemed odd to the jury.