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conflict of interest

/ˈkɒnflɪkt əv ˈɪntrəst/

Traducción: Situación en la que una persona u organización tiene obligaciones o intereses personales contrapuestos que pueden influir indebidamente en sus decisiones, acciones o deberes profesionales.

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/ˈkɒnflɪkt əv ˈɪntrəst/C1formallegal
  • esSituación en la que una persona u organización tiene obligaciones o intereses personales contrapuestos que pueden influir indebidamente en sus decisiones, acciones o deberes profesionales.

A situation where a person or organization has competing loyalties or personal interests that could improperly influence their decisions, actions, or professional obligations.

  1. Professional or ethical dilemmaB2formal

    A situation where a person's personal interests or loyalties could influence their professional decisions or actions.

    esconflicto de intereses

    • The judge recused herself due to a conflict of interest.
    • The politician was accused of a conflict of interest when his company won the government contract.
    • Company policy requires employees to disclose any potential conflict of interest.
  2. Competing loyaltiesB2formal

    A situation where an individual has multiple loyalties or obligations that make it difficult to act impartially.

    esconflicto de intereses

    • Serving on both boards created a clear conflict of interest for her.
    • The consultant had a conflict of interest because he also worked for a competitor.
    • To avoid a conflict of interest, the manager did not participate in the hiring decision for his relative.