Whistleblowing
/ˈwɪsəlˌbloʊɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of reporting illegal, unethical, or improper conduct within an organization to internal or external authorities.
The employee's whistleblowing led to an investigation into corporate fraud.
Forms
- whistleblower
- whistleblowing (gerund)
Related terms
Commentary
Whistleblowing in legal contexts often involves protections against retaliation; clarity in policy drafting can encourage reporting while safeguarding sources.
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