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以权谋私 (yǐ quán móu sī)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To use one's power for personal gain; to abuse one's position for selfish ends.

Definition (中文解释)

以凭借;权权力;谋谋求;私私利。用手中的权力牟取私利。

Derivation (典故出处)

Example (造句示例)

The official was accused of abusing his position for personal gain, a clear case of 'using power for private benefit'.