Which of the Following Is an Absolute Defense to Defamation

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an absolute defense to defamation?

• A)The statement is true.
• B)The statement was said on private property.
• C)The defendant did not know the plaintiff.
• D)The plaintiff was not present when the statement was made.
• E)The statement was made in a contributory negligence jurisdiction.

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Definitions:

Required Return

The minimum expected return by investors for investing in a particular asset, considering the risk involved.

Price Appreciation

An increase in the value of an asset over time, not accounting for dividends or interest.

Rate of Return

Rate of return is the gain or loss of an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Market Rate of Return

The average or expected return of the marketplace on investments, often used as a benchmark to assess the performance of individual investments or portfolios.