Ethics Violation
/ˈɛθɪks vaɪˈoʊleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An act or omission by a legal professional that breaches established ethical rules or standards governing conduct.
The attorney was disciplined for an ethics violation involving client confidentiality.
Forms
- ethics violations
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Commentary
Commonly used in contexts involving bar associations and disciplinary proceedings to denote breaches of professional codes of conduct.
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