What is defamation?

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false speech that hurt someone’s reputation
false speech that hurt someone’s reputation EndFragment

the arbitrary restriction of free speech rights
the arbitrary restriction of free speech rights EndFragment

true speech that reveals a person’s crimes
true speech that reveals a person’s crimes EndFragment

speech that provokes violence

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Defamation is best defined as false speech that hurt someone’s reputation. It involves making untrue statements about an individual that can damage their reputation in the eyes of others.