Self-Interest

/ˌself ˈɪn.tər.əst/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A person's personal advantage or benefit, often considered a motivating factor in legal decisions, contracts, or fiduciary duties.
    The court examined whether the director acted out of self-interest or in the company's best interest.

Commentary

In legal contexts, distinguishing self-interest from duty to others is critical, especially in fiduciary relationships and conflict of interest analysis.

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