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Defamation

Definition

(formal, often negative) The act of damaging someone's reputation by saying or writing something false and malicious about them; a false statement that harms someone's reputation.

Example Sentences

1The politician sued the newspaper for defamation over an article that alleged she had accepted bribes.
2Is it defamation to accuse someone of a crime if you have no evidence to support the claim?
3The company's reputation was damaged by a series of defamation lawsuits filed by former employees.
4Avoid making statements that could be considered defamation, especially in a public forum or online.
5There is a fine line between freedom of speech and defamation; the courts must balance these competing interests.

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