Ethical Dilemma
/ˈɛθɪkəl dɪˈlɛmə/
Definitions
- (n.) A situation in which a legal professional faces conflicting ethical obligations, making it difficult to determine the proper course of action.
The lawyer encountered an ethical dilemma when asked to represent two parties with opposing interests.
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- ethical dilemma
- ethical dilemmas
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Commentary
Ethical dilemmas often require applying rules of professional conduct and balancing competing duties; precise analysis is vital in legal ethics.
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