Code of Professional Conduct
/ˈkoʊd əv prəˈfɛʃənəl ˈkɒndʌkt/
Definitions
- (n.) A set of ethical rules and standards governing the professional behavior of lawyers and other legal professionals.
The lawyer was disciplined for violating the code of professional conduct by breaching client confidentiality.
Forms
- code of professional conduct
- code of professional conducts
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Commentary
The code serves as a foundational guide for lawyers' ethical obligations; drafters should ensure clarity in key duties such as confidentiality, competence, and conflict avoidance.
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