self-dealing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of self-dealing
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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The courts demanded transparency and consumer choice over entrenched self-dealing.
Your brother isn’t just a co-owner or heir, he’s also the trustee, which means he has fiduciary duties to the beneficiaries, including administering the estate in a timely manner, avoiding self-dealing and treating all beneficiaries fairly and equally.
From MarketWatch
Haymon worked in this role for about 20 years, and over time, the suit alleges, he became the “mastermind of the financial scheme,” engaging in “financial manipulation and self-dealing behind Mayweather’s back.”
From Los Angeles Times
Breach of fiduciary duty claims are usually three years, but may be six years if based on fraud or self-dealing.
From MarketWatch
Avoid the appearance of self-dealing if you are her power of attorney while creating a legal structure to leave yourself the house at the exclusion of other family members who would otherwise inherit portions of it.
From MarketWatch
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