An agreement to slander a third person would not be enforceable because slander is a(n):
A) crime.
B) civil wrong.
C) infringement of privacy.
D) restraint against trade.

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Slander is a civil wrong, also known as defamation. It involves making false and damaging statements about a person that harms their reputation. It is not a crime, an infringement of privacy, or a restraint against trade, but it is considered an actionable tort. Any agreement to engage in slander would be against public policy and unenforceable in court.

An Agreement to Slander a Third Person Would Not Be