Defamation law walks a fine line between the right to freedom of speech and the right of a person to avoid defamation. On one hand, a reasonable person should have free speech to talk about their experiences in a truthful manner without fear of a lawsuit if they say something mean, but true, about someone else. On the other hand, people have a right to not have false statements made that will damage their reputation. Determining what is a statement of fact and what is a lie is called "absolute defense" and will end the case once it is proven. Then, the winning side may sue for punitive damages depending on the types of defamation.

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Selina

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2 December, 04:03

Defamation law walks a fine line between the right to freedom of speech and the right of a person to avoid defamation. On one hand, a reasonable person should have free speech to talk about their experiences in a truthful manner without fear of a lawsuit if they say something mean, but true, about someone else. On the other hand, people have a right to not have false statements made that will damage their reputation. Determining what is a statement of fact and what is a lie is called "absolute defense" and will end the case once it is proven. Then, the winning side may sue for punitive damages depending on the types of defamation.

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Makena Brady · Answer 1

Answer: Libel, Slander and Defamation

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defamation is broad term or word which covers any statement or remarks that hurts and individual's reputation, also referred to as defamation of character. When a statement or remarks is made in written form and it is been published, this defamation is referred to as a "libel." When the hurtful statement or remarks are spoken, the statement is referred to as a "slander." Defamation is generally agreed to be a civil wrong or a tort. An individual who has suffered a defamatory statement or remark may sue whoever made the statement under defamation law, which would be called a defamation case.