A situation in which two or more duties or interests come into conflict is a definition of which of the following legal ethical rules?

A) Client confidentiality
B) Attorney-client privilege
C) Duty of competence
D) Conflict of interest

Conflict of Interest

A situation in which an individual's personal interests could improperly influence the performance of their official duties.

Duties

Obligations required by law, morality, or roles, entailing actions that an individual is expected or required to carry out.

Conflicts

Situations in which interests, ideas, or values of different individuals or groups are incompatible, leading to a potential dispute or struggle.