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The act of an official or fiduciary person who unlawfully and wrongfully uses his station or character to procure some benefit, contrary to duty and rights of others is called:
Suggested Answer: B
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24 comments · newest first
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Elvera
3 days ago
True, but conflict of interest is more about personal gain, not always illegal.
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Claribel
8 days ago
But what about A) Conflict of interest? It could apply too.
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Susana
13 days ago
I agree, B) Corruption makes sense. It's about misuse of power.
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Vilma
18 days ago
I think it's definitely B) Corruption. It fits the definition well.
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Rima
24 days ago
True, John. But the question focuses on unlawful use of position, so B) is best.
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Dewitt
29 days ago
I feel like C) Bribery could also apply, but it’s more specific.
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Catalina
1 month ago
Not quite, Mike. Conflict of interest is more about personal gain, not always illegal.
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Quentin
1 month ago
But what about A) Conflict of interest? Isn’t that similar?
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Glory
1 month ago
I agree, corruption is the right term. It’s about abusing power.
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Bernardine
2 months ago
I think it's definitely B) Corruption. It fits the definition well.
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Gail
2 months ago
Yeah, corruption fits, but it's a bit broader than just that!
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Sharee
2 months ago
I thought bribery was the main issue here?
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Barrett
2 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not A) Conflict of interest?
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Melodie
2 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about corruption!
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Angelyn
3 months ago
That's definitely B) Corruption.
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Cletus
3 months ago
Yeah, corruption fits, but it's a bit broader than just that!
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Deja
3 months ago
I thought bribery was the main issue here?
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Rex
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not A) Conflict of interest?
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Sharika
3 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about corruption!
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Brett
3 months ago
That's definitely B) Corruption.
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Caitlin
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards corruption, but I remember a question about fiduciary duties that confused me. What if it’s conflict of interest?
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Winfred
4 months ago
I feel like overbilling doesn't quite fit the definition here. It has to be either corruption or conflict of interest, right?
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Domitila
4 months ago
I remember discussing conflict of interest in class, but this seems more severe. Could it be bribery instead?
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Eva
5 months ago
I think this might be about corruption, but I'm not entirely sure. It sounds similar to a question we practiced on unethical practices.