'Fake News' Can Be Best Defined by Which of the Following

question 42

Multiple Choice

'Fake News' can be best defined by which of the following?

• A) an all-purpose smear to deride and invalidate opposition journalism and politicians
• B) news that is intentionally and verifiably false that can mislead
• C) satirical stories from websites like The Onion that are demonstrably false, but could be taken seriously
• D) conspiracy theories and opinionated news that some have taken to be true at some point or another

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Definitions:

Initial Allocation

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Inadvertent Breach

An unintentional failure to fulfill a contractual obligation or violation of a law, often due to oversight or misunderstanding.

Duty of Competence

The legal ethical requirement that lawyers maintain the knowledge, skill, and ability to provide competent representation to their clients.

Legal Profession

A field of occupation that includes lawyers, judges, paralegals, and other professionals who provide services related to the law.