conflict of interest
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a situation where someone's personal stake or potential gain from a decision may hinder their ability to make an unbiased or fair choice
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The judge recused himself from the case due to a conflict of interest, as he was a shareholder in the company being sued.
The sports coach faced allegations of favoritism and a potential conflict of interest when it was discovered that a family member was on the team.
