Self-Dealers

/ˈselfˌdiːlərz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Individuals or entities engaging in transactions with themselves, typically in fiduciary contexts where conflicts of interest arise.
    Self-dealers must disclose their interests to avoid breaches of fiduciary duty.

Forms

  • self-dealer

Commentary

The term often appears in corporate and trust law where a party acts on both sides of a transaction, requiring strict disclosure and fairness to prevent abuse.

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