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slander

[slan-der] / ˈslæn dər /




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A representative of the RN party told AFP: "Jordan Bardella naturally denies these accusations levelled against him in the current political climate, and reserves the right to take legal action for defamation and slander."

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The case type is described as "Media and Communication -- Part 7 Claim -- Defamation -- libel and slander".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Mr Berry and Mr Cash have previously denied the charges, and Beijing has called the allegations "malicious slander".

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

“I slander no one, but shall speak the truth.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

“So it is you people who slander the reputation of the hot dog vendor.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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