conflict out
Advanced (C1) formal
When a lawyer is not allowed to work on a case because they have a connection to the other side that makes it unfair.
"The defendant's former attorney had to conflict out when she joined the opposing firm."
When a lawyer is not allowed to work on a case because they have a connection to the other side that makes it unfair.
"The defendant's former attorney had to conflict out when she joined the opposing firm."