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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.

Possible Related Products:

To learn more about conflicts of interest, you may consider exploring the following books:

• Conflicts of Interest: Challenges and Solutions in Business, Law, Medicine, and Public Policy
• Ethical Dilemmas: A Primer for Decision Makers
• Professional Ethics: A Guide for Board Participation