Defamatory Statement - Law Dictionary Search Results
Defamatory statement
Defamatory statement, is a statement which tends to lower a person in
Libel
201. A libel is a publication of a false and defamatory statement in some permanent form tending to injure the reputation of
libel
esp. in admiralty and divorce cases 2 a : a defamatory statement or representation esp. in the form of written or printed
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reckless disregard of the truth
1 : disregard of the truth or falsity of a defamatory statement by a person who is highly aware of its probable
privileged communication
not privileged called also absolutely privileged communication b : a defamatory statement made by one person to another who is in a
innuendo
: an explanation in a complaint for defamation of the defamatory meaning of a statement by the defendant which is not
malice
malice malice in fact 2 a : the knowledge that defamatory statements esp. regarding a public figure are false b : … malice in fact 2 a : the knowledge that defamatory statements esp. regarding a public figure are false b : reckless
per se
proof of special damages or reference to extrinsic circumstances [defamatory statements that were actionable per se] compare per quod adj :
republish
republish 1 : to publish again or anew [ing the defamatory statements] 2 : to execute (a will) anew usually through … 1 : to publish again or anew [ing the defamatory statements] 2 : to execute (a will) anew usually through the
retraction
back or withdrawing [ of a confession] [her of the defamatory statement]
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