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Slander Or Libel Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TORT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TORT

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199%4Exact Match!
253%10Libel or slander
328%12 Instances of blood libel contribute to this problem

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TORT" which means:

    noun
  • • (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
  • adjective
  • • Tart; sharp.
  • • Stretched tight; taut.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He filed a lawsuit claiming negligence and seeking damages for the tort committed against him."
  • • "The court found the defendant guilty of committing the tort of defamation."

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New York Times11 Dec 2011 Down 19
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