A conflict of interest.

Meaning

A situation in which someone has a personal interest that could influence their professional judgment.

Examples

• John: 'This could be a serious <b>conflict of interest</b>; we need to address it immediately.'
• Alice: 'You're right, transparency is crucial here.'
• John: 'That was the responsible and ethical thing to do.'
• Alice: 'To avoid a <b>conflict of interest</b>, she recused herself from the decision.'