Two Absolute Defenses to the Tort of Defamation Are

question 69

Multiple Choice

Two absolute defenses to the tort of defamation are:

• A) truth and self-defense.
• B) truth and privilege.
• C) privilege and self-defense.
• D) truth and defense of property.

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Definitions:

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