internal affairs
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Flores turned over roughly 90 recordings to his superiors, according to an internal affairs complaint he filed with the department last year, which said he hoped the evidence would be used to discipline those responsible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
But as Exxon replies, a “substantial portion of the S&P 500 including the majority of Delaware incorporated issuers, maintain exclusive-forum provisions designating a single court for internal affairs litigation.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
China's foreign ministry spokesperson shrugged off criticism, saying "the relevant judicial cases are purely internal affairs" of Hong Kong.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
The sources said Ciuffetelli questioned whether the photo amounted to misconduct, but agreed to contact internal affairs after another senior West Valley official insisted it needed to be investigated thoroughly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
In hegemonic empires, the internal affairs of conquered areas remain in the hands of their original rulers, who become vassals.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
