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Defamation
01
a false statement damaging a person's reputation
Example
Defamation of character can lead to significant legal consequences.
She filed a lawsuit for defamation after the false accusations were published.
Defamation claims can be difficult to prove in court.
02
the act of wrongly accusing someone through false statements or distorting their words or actions
Example
The company filed a lawsuit against its competitor for defamation related to a misleading advertisement.
The journalist faced legal action for the defamation of the city 's mayor in his article.
Her career took a hit after a defamation campaign spread false stories about her.
Example
Defamation of character can lead to significant legal consequences.
She filed a lawsuit for defamation after the false accusations were published.
Defamation claims can be difficult to prove in court.
The actor was upset about the defamation spreading on social media.
He was distressed by the defamation that tarnished his professional reputation.
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