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Defamation In Writing Crossword Clue

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noun

• a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

• the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

verb

• print slanderous statements against

31%8 Person guilty of defamation in writing
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23%12 Slanderous talk or defamation
noun

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

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