Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Tort of Defamation

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the tort of defamation is not true?

• A)The defamatory statement must make ordinary people think less of the plaintiff, shun or ridicule the plaintiff or exclude the plaintiff from society.
• B)The defamatory statement must identify the plaintiff.
• C)The defamatory statement must be published to a third party.
• D)The defamatory statement must be about a person, whether living or dead.

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Definitions:

Regularity And Predictability

The consistency and reliability of events or processes, which allows for better planning and stability.

Role Ambiguity

A situation where the expectations of a role are unclear, leading to confusion and potentially stress among individuals in that role.

Intrasender Role Conflict

A situation where conflicting demands or messages are received by an individual from the same source, leading to stress or confusion.

Intersender Role Conflict

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