Which of the Following Is Not a Necessary Element of Defamation

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a necessary element of defamation:

• A) making of a false statement about another person
• B) communication of a false statement to third parties
• C) mental distress suffered by the victim of the statements
• D) harm caused to the victim of the statements
• E) all of the other choices are necessary conditions

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