self-dealing

American  

[self-dee-ling] / ˈsɛlfˈdi lɪŋ /

noun

1. financial transaction conducted on a personal, nonbusinesslike basis, as lending or borrowing of corporate money by a director.

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Etymology

Origin of self-dealing

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

The concern is that they will be incentivized to strike deals that help the companies they own, or expose themselves to allegations of self-dealing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Ford captured this at the end of his piece: American progressivism emerged out of a rejection of corruption and self-dealing in the Gilded Age.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

The governance issues he confronted—conflicts of interest, self-dealing, and the temptation to look the other way—are recurring features of modern capitalism, perhaps now more than ever.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“Voters may see self-dealing as evidence that a candidate is prioritizing personal enrichment over public service, which damages confidence in elections and governmental institutions,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Breach of fiduciary duty claims are usually three years, but may be six years if based on fraud or self-dealing.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026