“conflict of interest”
This page shows official legal definitions of “conflict of interest” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
Australia
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A situation where a person's own interests, or a duty towards someone else, may affect the way they carry out a duty towards others.
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New Zealand
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A real or perceived incompatibility between a person’s private interests and their public duty.
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