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conflict of interest

conflict of interest A conflict of interest is a situation where someone’s official or professional decisions could be influenced, or seem influenced, by personal gain or private interests.

A conflict of interest is a situation where someone’s official or professional decisions could be influenced, or seem influenced, by personal gain or private interests. It can involve both a real conflict and the appearance of one, especially when the person holds a position of trust.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Conflict of Interest” (D016265).
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