Ethics Screening
/ˈɛθɪks ˈskriːnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A compliance procedure by which entities or individuals are vetted for adherence to legal, moral, and regulatory standards before engagement.
The firm conducted an ethics screening to ensure no conflicts of interest existed before taking on the new client.
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Commentary
Ethics screening is crucial in legal and corporate contexts to prevent engagement with parties posing ethical or legal risks.
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