conflict of interest
noun phrase
: a conflict between the private interests and the official responsibilities of a person in a position of trust
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Bryant’s transition to co-managing director of Gensler's Detroit office represents a potential conflict of interest, and any overlap between his role at the city and private firm would be a certain conflict, said John Mogk, a Wayne State University Law school professor.
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Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Justice Neil Gorsuch, who recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest, did not participate.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Last month, two prominent human rights organizations raised concerns over the potential involvement of the U.N. in the investigation, citing a possible conflict of interest.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Corporate governance expert Charles Elson said the Delaware court’s ruling was sound and in line with the law because Musk had violated conflict of interest regulations.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Justice Neil Gorsuch, who recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest, did not participate.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Last month, two prominent human rights organizations raised concerns over the potential involvement of the U.N. in the investigation, citing a possible conflict of interest.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Corporate governance expert Charles Elson said the Delaware court’s ruling was sound and in line with the law because Musk had violated conflict of interest regulations.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Conflict of interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflict%20of%20interest. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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