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defamation

Defamation is any written or oral communication about a person or thing that is both untrue and unfavorable.

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defamation

Defamation is any written or oral communication about a person or thing that is both untrue and unfavorable.

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Media liability and general liability policies typically provide coverage for claims alleging defamation (although general liability policies exclude such coverage for insureds engaged in media businesses).