Phrases Discussing Ethical or Moral Topics

It's a conflict of interest.

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Meaning

There's a clash between personal and professional interests.

Example sentences

John: He's judging the competition his own company entered.

Alice: That's a problem. It's a conflict of interest.

John: It could lead to unfair judging.

Alice: He should recuse himself. It's a conflict of interest that cannot be ignored.