private interests
[ˈpraɪvət ˈɪntrəsts]
noun
interesses privados
1. Personal or individual financial, commercial, or professional concerns that benefit oneself or one's group rather than the public
The senator was accused of prioritizing private interests over the needs of his constituents.
O senador foi acusado de priorizar interesses privados em detrimento das necessidades de seus eleitores.
2. Financial stakes or holdings in private companies or ventures
She had to recuse herself from the vote due to her private interests in the construction industry.
Ela teve que se declarar suspeita da votação devido aos seus interesses privados na indústria da construção.
3. Personal preferences, hobbies, or concerns unrelated to public or professional duties
He pursued his private interests in art collecting during his retirement.
Ele perseguiu seus interesses privados em colecionismo de arte durante sua aposentadoria.
The term 'private interests' carries significant weight in both Brazilian and American political discourse, often used critically to describe situations where individuals or corporations prioritize profit over public welfare. In Brazil, discussions of 'interesses privados' frequently arise in contexts of corruption allegations and debates about transparency in government. In the USA, the phrase is central to discussions about lobbying, campaign finance, and regulatory capture.
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