An agent cannot represent both the principal and a third party in an agreement because there could be a(n) ________.

A) consortium
B) collusion
C) conflict of interest
D) conflict of laws
E) abeyance

Conflict of Interest

A situation in which a person's or entity's personal interest interferes with their ability to make impartial decisions.

Consortium

A group of companies or organizations that join together for a common purpose, often to undertake a substantial project beyond the resources of any single member.

Collusion

A secret agreement or cooperation between two or more parties for a deceitful, illegal, or fraudulent purpose.