conflict of interest
der Interessenkonflikt, die Interessenkonflikte
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conflict of interest
A situation in which a person's personal or business interests clash with their professional, public, or legal duties, putting their impartiality at risk.
Wegen eines Interessenkonflikts durfte die Abgeordnete an der Abstimmung nicht teilnehmen.
Due to a conflict of interest, the member of parliament was not allowed to take part in the vote.
conflict of interests
A clash between the interests of different people, groups, or organizations that can lead to a dispute or a difficult decision.
Zwischen den Mietern und dem Eigentümer besteht ein Interessenkonflikt über die geplante Sanierung.
There is a conflict of interests between the tenants and the owner over the planned renovation.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Interessenkonflikte |
| genitive | des Interessenkonflikts |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Interessenkonflikt | die Interessenkonflikte |
| accusative | den Interessenkonflikt | die Interessenkonflikte |
| dative | dem Interessenkonflikt | den Interessenkonflikten |
| genitive | des Interessenkonflikts des Interessenkonfliktes | der Interessenkonflikte |
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'Interessenkonflikt' (conflict of interest) is made up of 'Interessen' (interests), the plural of 'Interesse' (interest), and 'Konflikt' (conflict). The word therefore describes a conflict in which interests clash.
Der mögliche Interessenkonflikt muss vor Beginn des Verfahrens gemeldet werden.
The potential conflict of interest must be reported before the proceedings begin.
When personal interests conflict with professional or public duties, common expressions include 'einen Interessenkonflikt haben' (to have a conflict of interest), 'einen Interessenkonflikt offenlegen' (to disclose a conflict of interest), and 'wegen eines Interessenkonflikts ausgeschlossen werden' (to be excluded due to a conflict of interest).
Der Gutachter legte seinen Interessenkonflikt offen und nahm an der Bewertung nicht teil.
The expert disclosed his conflict of interest and did not take part in the assessment.
This meaning frequently occurs in legal, political, and professional situations when a person's impartiality is in question. References to a person's role or duties, for example as an adviser, a member of parliament, or a member of a commission, often serve as clues.
Der Stadtrat prüft, ob beim Bürgermeister ein Interessenkonflikt vorliegt.
The city council is examining whether the mayor has a conflict of interest.
When 'Interessenkonflikt' (conflict of interests) refers to a dispute between several parties, it is often used with 'zwischen' (between), followed by the people or groups involved.
Zwischen der Stadt und dem Bauunternehmen entstand ein Interessenkonflikt über die Finanzierung des Projekts.
A conflict of interests arose between the city and the construction company over the financing of the project.
