Definition of Conflict of interest

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

Generic synonyms: Situation

Medical Definition of Conflict of interest

1. A situation in which a private person might benefit from his official or professional actions. It includes a conflict between his private interests or finances and his official responsibilities in his position of trust. The term is not restricted to private finances nor to only government officials. The concept refers both to actual or proven conflict of interest and the appearance or perception of conflict. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Conflict Of Interest

conflating
conflation
conflations
conflict
conflict
conflicted
conflictful
conflicting
conflictingly
confliction
conflictions
conflictive
conflicts
conflictual
conflict of interest (current term)
conflict of interest (current term)
conflorescence
confluence
confluence
confluences
confluence of sinuses
confluens
confluens sinuum
confluent
confluent
confluents
confluent and reticulate papillomatosis
confluent articulation
confluent culture
confluent smallpox

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