Conflict Of Interest

noun Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery

adjective Corrupt (having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain)

• The government is cracking down on corruption within its ranks.
• Everyone knows there's corruption going on in that company.
• That politician is as corrupt as they come.
• Corruption is like a cancer that eats away at society.

noun a barrier or partition that is used to separate two areas or to prevent communication between them, often used in a metaphorical sense in the context of business or law

• The concept of a Chinese wall is important in preventing conflicts of interest within financial institutions.
• We need to set up a Chinese wall between our work and personal lives to maintain a healthy balance.
• I heard they're building a Chinese wall around the new club to keep out unwanted guests.
• The emotional distance between them felt like a Chinese wall that couldn't be breached.

verb to disqualify oneself as a judge in a particular case due to a conflict of interest or bias

• The judge had to recuse himself from the case due to a conflict of interest.
• I had to recuse myself from the debate because I couldn't stay impartial.
• I decided to recuse myself from the drama going on at work.
• Sometimes we need to recuse ourselves from situations that are not good for our mental health.