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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His lawyers have tried to get the case dismissed, moved out of Manhattan, or moved to federal court, claiming juror bias, conflict of interest with Judge Merchan, and prosecutorial misconduct.
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Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2025
This comes on the heels of an attorney for the brothers petitioning to move the case from the DA's office to the California Attorney General's Office, claiming a conflict of interest between Hochman and Kathleen Cady, whom Hoch just appointed director of the department's Bureau of Victim Services.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
DeWine, however, said BCI is the best agency to conduct investigations into in-custody deaths, especially if there is a conflict of interest or potential criminal behavior.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
And the best among them take steps to avoid conflict of interest or the appearance of collusion and favoritism.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2025
This comes on the heels of an attorney for the brothers petitioning to move the case from the DA's office to the California Attorney General's Office, claiming a conflict of interest between Hochman and Kathleen Cady, whom Hoch just appointed director of the department's Bureau of Victim Services.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
DeWine, however, said BCI is the best agency to conduct investigations into in-custody deaths, especially if there is a conflict of interest or potential criminal behavior.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
And the best among them take steps to avoid conflict of interest or the appearance of collusion and favoritism.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 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 21 Jan. 2025.
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