The Most Common Defense to a Claim of Defamation Is

question 225

Multiple Choice

The most common defense to a claim of defamation is:

• A) consent
• B) proximate cause
• C) truth
• D) self-defense
• E) protection of others

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Definitions:

Government Salaries

Payments made to employees of the government, influencing public sector spending and economic activity.

Budget Process

The procedure by which governments create and approve a budget, detailing the planned revenues and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal period.

Providing Externalities

The act of producing results (positive or negative) that affect third parties who are not directly involved in the economic transaction.

Promoting Competition

Strategies and policies implemented to encourage rivalry among businesses, aimed at improving quality, lowering prices, and fostering innovation.