Office of Professional Responsibility
/ˈɒfɪs əv prəˈfɛʃənl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) A specialized office within a government agency tasked with investigating allegations of misconduct by agency personnel, including attorneys, to ensure professional ethics and compliance.
The Office of Professional Responsibility launched an inquiry into the attorney's conduct during the investigation.
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- office of professional responsibility
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as OPR, this office plays a critical role in maintaining integrity within government legal entities; drafting should specify the agency to avoid ambiguity.
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