der Interessenkonflikt
Translation
conflict of interest
Examples
Der Richter hatte einen Interessenkonflikt.
The judge had a conflict of interest.
Ein Interessenkonflikt muss immer gemeldet werden.
A conflict of interest must always be reported.
Grammar Patterns
in einen Interessenkonflikt geraten to get into a conflict of interest Der Politiker geriet in einen Interessenkonflikt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Befangenheit (bias), Loyalitätskonflikt (loyalty conflict), Interessengegensatz
Etymology
Composed of 'Interessen' (interests) and 'Konflikt' (conflict). Refers to competing interests within a person or organization.
Memory Tips
Think of a situation where a person's different interests ('Interessen') are in a direct 'conflict' ('Konflikt') with each other.