conflict of interest
Definition of conflict of interest
: a conflict between the private interests and the official responsibilities of a person in a position of trust
From the M-W Editors
First Known Use of conflict of interest
1860
Law Dictionary
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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