Self-Deal

/ˌselfˈdiːlɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The act of a fiduciary engaging in transactions that personally benefit themselves rather than their principal.
    The trustee was accused of self-dealing by selling trust assets to himself at a discounted price.

Forms

  • self-dealing
  • self-deale
  • self-deals

Commentary

Often forbidden or restricted in fiduciary relationships; agreements typically require disclosure or informed consent to avoid invalidation.

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