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(law) An act, omission or concealment, by which a person who has a fiduciary duty to act in the interest of another instead uses their position for their own benefit.

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breach of trust

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breach of trust

Noun

(law) An act, omission or concealment, by which a person who has a fiduciary duty to act in the interest of another instead uses their position for their own benefit.

Japanese Meaning

信頼関係に基づく義務を持つ者が、その義務を果たさず自分の利益のために行動する行為（法的には「背任」、受託者の立場を悪用する行為）

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The CEO's undisclosed transfer of company funds was clearly a breach of trust that led to criminal charges.

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最高経営責任者による会社資金の無断移転は明らかに背任行為であり、刑事告発につながった。

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(law) An act, omission or concealment, by which a person who has a fiduciary duty to act in the interest of another instead uses their position for their own benefit.