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conflict of interest

NOUN
  1. a situation in which a public official's decisions are influenced by the official's personal interests

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  • Rosie decides that a maternity fashion show highlighting her latest collection would be the perfect shower event because that is in no way a conflict of interest, and we soon learn the real motivation behind this choice -- a model casting montage in which LT wears a sequined capelet the color of Grimace from McDonaldland and tells the models to "serve and deliver. Una LaMarche: Pregnant in Heels Ep. 5: Serve and Deliver
  • Rupert was naughty in that he voted undirected proxies and he didn't answer the question when Crikey asked that he not do this given that he had a conflict of interest and wasn't voting his own stake.
  • Directors who are aware of a conflict of interest in any proposed contract are required to draw it to the attention of the board, but may thereafter take part in any vote on the matter.
  • They derive all their income from product providers, which presents a huge conflict of interest in trying to provide unbiased information. Times, Sunday Times
  • It would seem as though the historical monopoly on information previously enjoyed by real estate brokerages is starting to disappear, and the profession will involve less horse trading, and there will be a fewer number of more highly qualified and scrupulous agents adding value as advocates to real estate deals, paid not out of the proceeds – which I consider a real conflict of interest – but for their time. Real estate agents are next « BuzzMachine
  • There is a clear potential conflict of interest in the two roles. The Sun
  • Solicitors may not accept instructions in cases where they would have a conflict of interests.
  • In short, the only way to really eliminate conflict of interest, whether real or perceived, is to rely on a group of enthusiasts. Wine Advocate Writers Spark Ethics Debate - Wall Street Journal | Dr Vino's wine blog
  • This last vilifying barb you offer in yet another comment when, having had the whole root of your hatred revealed in the posting of that email exchange, rather than actually give grounds for your risible concern with a purported conflict of interests, you continue your rancorous pillorying, not to mention the concomitant pompous self-aggrandisement. How Not to be a Writer
  • Angus Grossart denied he had a conflict of interest as he was reappointed to the board.
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