conflict of interest

US /ˈkɑn.flɪkt əv ˈɪn.trəst/
UK /ˈkɑn.flɪkt əv ˈɪn.trəst/
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Interessenkonflikt

a situation in which a person has a private interest that could influence their professional or official duties

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The judge recused himself due to a conflict of interest.
Der Richter zog sich wegen eines Interessenkonflikts zurück.
To avoid a conflict of interest, she sold her shares in the company.
Um einen Interessenkonflikt zu vermeiden, verkaufte sie ihre Anteile an dem Unternehmen.