officiousness

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The third armed thief, then, that fell upon Valiant was, under other names, Impertinence, Meddlesomeness, Officiousness, Over-Interference. 

From Bunyan Characters (2nd Series) by Whyte, Alexander

Are you not afraid lest you should be troublesome by your over Officiousness?

From Colloquies of Erasmus, Volume I. by Erasmus, Desiderius

An observation of Tsz-yu:— "Officiousness, in the service of princes, leads to disgrace: among friends, to estrangement."

From Chinese Literature Comprising the Analects of Confucius, the Sayings of Mencius, the Shi-King, the Travels of Fâ-Hien, and the Sorrows of Han by Davis, John Francis, Sir

Officiousness is thrusting upon others unasked and undesired service, and is often as well-meant as it is annoying.

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin

Officiousness is self-seeking dressed up in the uniform of service.

From Practical Ethics by Hyde, William De Witt