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Regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance · Core

Retaliation

Also called: reprisal

ELI5

Adverse treatment because someone reported, resisted or participated in an investigation.

Used in conversation

“The team needs one controlled copy of retaliation, with an owner and date.”

Pitch context

You will see “Retaliation” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance.

Why it matters: In regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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