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Black list

other person supplying him is also liable. See DRUNKENNESS. The publication of a black list may constitute a libel if it conveys a defamatory and untrue meaning. 'Black lists are real instruments of coercion, as every man

damage

the pleadings. This is an issue of particular importance in cases of harm to reputation, such as slander, libel, and malicious prosecution. stipulated damages in the civil law of Louisiana : liquidated damages in this entry tre·ble

defamation

about a person that injure the reputation of or deter others from associating with that person see also libel, slander New York Times Co. v. Sullivan in the Important Cases section compare disparagement, false light, slander of

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false light

is based on injury to the victim's reputation by such a portrayal (as in a publication) compare defamation, libel, slander NOTE: The false light cause of action is not recognized in all jurisdictions. Where it is recognized,

inducement

way of introduction or background to explain the principal allegations of a legal cause (as of slander or libel) compare innuendo 2 : a significant offer or act that promises or encourages [the s amounted to entrapment]

reputational

reputational : of or relating to reputation [a injury caused by the libel]

slander

statements 2 : the tort of oral defamation [sued his former employer for ] compare defamation, false light, libel NOTE: An action for slander may be brought without alleging and proving special damages if the statements in

Calumniate

To accuse falsely and maliciously of a crime or offense or of something disreputable to slander to libel

Libellee

The party against whom a libel has been filed corresponding to defendant in a common law action

Advertisement

of the (English) Advertising Stations (Rating) Act, 1889 (52 & 53 Vict. c. 27). See STOLEN GOODS; REWARD; LIBEL; SUBSTITUTED SERVICE; SKY SIGN; and as to contract by acceptance of advertised offer, see Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke

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