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defamatory
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difamatorio
(of statements) intending to ruin someone's reputation with the use of unpleasant or false information
Ejemplo
To win a libel case, the plaintiff must prove that the defamatory statements were made with malicious intent or reckless disregard for the truth.
The plaintiff's libel detailed how the defamatory statements had harmed their reputation in the community.
The defamatory statement made against the celebrity was deemed actionable, leading to a lawsuit.
Libel is considered a serious offense because it involves making defamatory written statements that can harm someone's reputation.
The editor-in-chief instructed her reporters to uphold journalistic ethics and avoid using language that could be seen as defamatory or discriminatory, reminding them of the proverb a goose quill is more dangerous than a lion's claw.
