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disclosure of conflicts

noun/dɪsˈkləʊʒə əv ˈkɒnflɪkts/

B1CEFR level
40/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

An arbitrator's duty to reveal any circumstances that might give rise to justifiable doubts as to independence or impartiality.

On accepting the appointment the arbitrator made a full disclosure of conflicts, listing prior engagements.

Similar: duty to disclose

Topic: Arbitration in Legal English

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