self-dealing

noun

self-deal·​ing ˈself-ˈdē-liŋ 

: engagement in a transaction for the benefit of oneself rather than for the benefits of someone to whom one owes a fiduciary duty

Examples of self-dealing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Walter pointed out that, since the network of nonprofit organizations will now be managed by a public benefit corporation owned by a trio of 501(c)(3)s, that could be used to disarm claims of politicization or self-dealing — even if nothing meaningful changes in terms of who gets paid for what. —Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2025

That partnership was rocked in October 2024, when Sony filed a lawsuit, accusing CBS of self-dealing and failing to maximize revenues in its syndication of both shows. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025

Involvement in these crypto ventures has led to accusations of corruption, conflicts of interest and self-dealing from opposition lawmakers, as well as calls for ethics investigations. —Dylan Butts, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025

And in Oklahoma, lawmakers went so far as to overturn the governor’s veto to make self-dealing by government officials a felony offense, punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and up to five years in prison. —Gabriel Sandoval, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-dealing

• annealing
• appealing
• concealing
• congealing
• freewheeling
• repealing
• revealing
• unfeeling
• ceiling
• dealing
• feeling
• healing

Legal Definition

self-dealing

noun

self-deal·​ing

ˈself-ˈdē-liŋ

: engagement in a transaction that is intended primarily to benefit one's self or the narrow interests of a few (as corporate insiders) rather than those to whom one owes a duty by virtue of one's position

self-dealing by a trustee

self-dealing adjective