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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This creates a conflict of interest: when healthcare costs rise, ASOs’ earnings increase. Robert Pearl, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 The conservative lawyer wrote an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal in June that said Fix the Court inflated values for gifts to Thomas to push conflict of interest concerns. Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Oct. 2024 The Crestwood Manor project is the latest example of a potential conflict of interest between Hogan’s authority over Maryland housing dollars as governor and his family’s real estate businesses. Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 Tucker’s candidacy provided an opportunity to end the conflict of interest that Rogers has perpetuated. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conflict of interest 

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conflict of interest was in 1860

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“Conflict of interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflict%20of%20interest. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

conflict of interest

con·​flict of interest
ˈkän-ˌflikt-
1
: a conflict between the private interests and the official or professional responsibilities of a person in a position of trust
2
: a conflict between competing duties (as in an attorney's representation of clients with adverse interests) see also ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
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