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Defamation

usgb/ˌdefəˈmeɪʃn/Volume
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Legal ConsequencesPlay
Using 'defamation' wrongly can lead to lawsuits, as it's a serious legal accusation. SlideAccusing someone of theft without evidence could be considered defamation.
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Reputation ImpactPlay
'Defamation' involves damaging someone's reputation, not just making a negative comment. SlideSpreading rumors that ruin someone's social standing might be deemed defamation.
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Public FiguresPlay
Public figures, like celebrities, are common targets of 'defamation' but they also have a higher burden of proof. SlideA politician claimed defamation after a newspaper incorrectly reported scandalous behavior.
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