What form of business defamation arises when an unfair and untrue oral statement is made about a competitor?

Business slander

Explanation:

Business slander - it is considered to be business defamation when one party used unfair statements toward another competitive partner. This kind of statement is considered to be objectionable when parties comment or try to damage the competitor's reputation for personal interest.

Slander in business gives the right to person to file a civil action against the false statement by another person.