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conflict-of-interest

 

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Noun conflict-of-interest has 1 sense
  1. conflict of interest - a situation in which a public official's decisions are influenced by the official's personal interests
    --1 is a kind of situation

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Conflict of Interest

Definition:

A conflict of interest refers to a situation where a person or entity has a competing professional or personal interest that could improperly influence their judgement, decisions, or actions.

Sample Sentences:

  • 1. The lawyer had to excuse themselves from the case due to a conflict of interest, as they had previously represented the opposing party.
  • 2. The journalist disclosed her potential conflict of interest before writing an article about a company she had invested in.
  • 3. In order to avoid conflicts of interest, public officials are required to declare any financial interests they may have.
  • 4. The university professor was not allowed to participate in the research project as it involved their own family, causing a conflict of interest.

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