conflict of interest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A situation in which an individual or legal entity in a position of trust (such as an attorney, investment advisor, broker, politician, executive, director, scientist or physician) has competing professional or personal interests.
  2. The competing interest itself.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

conflict of interest conflicts of interest

Synonyms

COI

Antonyms

impartiality disinterested § Synonyms

Related words

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