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defamation

[def-uh-mey-shuhn] / ˌdɛf əˈmeɪ ʃən /


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The 32-year-old shot to prominence tackling some of the country's most sensitive topics while defending ethnic minorities, journalists facing defamation charges and clients branded blasphemers.

From Barron's

Kramnik, who called the federation’s investigation “insulting and unfair,” in turn filed a defamation lawsuit against the organization the following month.

From Los Angeles Times

In voice notes sent afterwards, she said our work was "not professional" and warned of potential defamation proceedings.

From BBC

He denied those claims and sued his accuser for defamation.

From Los Angeles Times

She alleged the attention brought to her businesses online by Ms O'Connor's Facebook group had amounted to "horrific social media harassment" and defamation.

From BBC