If a Communication Tends to Harm the Reputation of an Individual

question 43

Multiple Choice

If a communication tends to harm the reputation of an individual to lower him or her in the estimation of the community or to deter third persons from associating or dealing with him or her, this is considered a:

• A)felony.
• B)defamation.
• C)misdemeanor.
• D)strict liability.

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Definitions:

Spanish Conquistadores

Spanish explorers and soldiers who conquered vast territories in the Americas, including the Aztec and Inca empires, in the 16th century.

Slaves

Individuals forced into servitude, deprived of personal freedom and compelled to perform labor or services against their will under the threat of punishment.

1700 and 1780

Reference to a period marked by significant changes, including the growth of European colonial empires and the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution.

European Traders

Refers to merchants from Europe engaged in international trade, notably active in the trade of goods, slaves, and commodities during the colonial period.