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In the English-speaking world, what does the law of defamation traditionally differentiate between?
In the English-speaking world, what does the law of defamation traditionally differentiate between?
- Defamation and slander
- Libel and defamation
- Libel and slander (correct)
- Slander and defamation
What is the primary characteristic of defamation that causes a legally redressable injury?
What is the primary characteristic of defamation that causes a legally redressable injury?
- Injuring someone's reputation (correct)
- Violating privacy rights
- Falsifying information
- Causing physical harm
What does defamation extend to beyond making falsifiable assertions?
What does defamation extend to beyond making falsifiable assertions?
- Injuring physical health
- Causing emotional distress
- Injuring dignity and honor (correct)
- Violating property rights
