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Originally Posted by BobK  Imagine that the Financial Secretary has a secret Executive Directorship of a firm that makes cars; he doesn't get paid much for this position (he only has to attend a board meeting once a week), but he does get a huge discount on their products. He bought a car that was way beyond his means, because he could afford it after this discount.
The authorities ask him how it comes about that he can afford such a car. He can't account for it without declaring his interest.
Re: another string: this is an example of "sleaze" 
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I would normally call that a "conflict of interest", but I get your point.
