Synonyms for conflict of interest
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Princeton's WordNet

1. conflict of interestnoun

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

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1. Lennie Jarratt:

   The practice of electing not only teacher union members but retired superintendents and family members to school boards is becoming a common practice in Illinois, and it presents a very high conflict of interest in board decisions and negotiations. Not only does it encourage above-normal pay increases and benefits. It allows corruption and nepotism to flourish.

2. Badrul Abdullah:

   We are seeking a court decision on whether there is an element of conflict of interest among the individuals handling the case.

3. An SEC spokesperson:

   The SEC's stock ownership rules are one of the most, if not the most, stringent of any federal government agency and go well beyond the standard prohibitions, A number of safeguards are in place in order to avoid even the appearance of a potential conflict of interest, including the requirement that all transactions be approved in advance and reported to the agency's ethics office. .

4. Marilyn Mosby:

   There is no conflict of interest. I'm going to prosecute. I'm the Baltimore state's attorney. My district includes every city in Baltimore city. A number of crimes that take place in Baltimore city and unfortunately in the district we live. Where is the conflict?

5. Tomislav Karamarko:

   I do not have any conflict of interest and I expect it to be proven.