Disqualified Person

/dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪd ˈpɜrsən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An individual or entity barred by law or regulation from participating in certain transactions or activities due to conflict of interest, insider status, or regulatory restrictions.
    The disqualified person was prohibited from making decisions about the nonprofit's assets.

Forms

  • disqualified person
  • disqualified persons

Commentary

The term often arises in trust, nonprofit, and tax law contexts, where disqualified persons are restricted from certain engagements to prevent abuse or conflicts.

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