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    defamation

    US /ˌdɛfəˈmeʃən/

    ・

    UK /ˌdefəˈmeɪʃn/

    C1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounLaw abusive attack on someone's reputation
    Celebrities often engage in defamation against each other

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    Families sue Universal Orlando after actor made white-power ‘OK’ gesture posing with girls

    02:21Families sue Universal Orlando after actor made white-power ‘OK’ gesture posing with girls
    • The gesture is defined as a hate symbol by the American Anti-Defamation League, the latest court documents filed referencing several high-profile crimes in which the gesture was used, including the riot at the U.S.

      The gesture is defined as a hate symbol by the American Anti-Defamation League, the latest court documents filed referencing several high-profile crimes in which the gesture was used, including the riot at the U.S.

    • The gesture defined as a hate symbol by the American Anti-Defamation League.

      The gesture defined as a hate symbol by the American Anti-Defamation League.

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    White House slams WSJ report that Trump is in Epstein files | REUTERS

    02:08White House slams WSJ report that Trump is in Epstein files | REUTERS
    • Trump recently filed a defamation lawsuit against the Journal over a separate report that said Trump's name was on a 2003 birthday note for Epstein.

      Trump recently filed a defamation lawsuit against the Journal over a separate report that said Trump's name was on a 2003 birthday note for Epstein.

    • Trump recently filed a defamation lawsuit against the Journal over a separate report that said Trump's name was on a 2003 birthday note for Epstein.

      Trump recently filed a defamation lawsuit against the Journal over a separate report that said Trump's name was on a 2003 birthday note for Epstein.

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    Trump sues Murdoch and Wall Street Journal for $10bn over Epstein article | BBC News

    07:38Trump sues Murdoch and Wall Street Journal for $10bn over Epstein article | BBC News
    • President Trump is seeking at least $10 billion in damages in a defamation lawsuit filed against the media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal.

      President Trump is seeking at least $10 billion in damages in a defamation lawsuit filed against the media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal.

    • President Trump is seeking at least $10 billion in damages in a defamation lawsuit filed against the media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal.

      President Trump is seeking at least $10 billion in damages in a defamation lawsuit filed against the media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal.

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    The Gloves Are Off | "I Absolutely Love That Colbert Got Fired" | Trump & Epstein's Wonderful Secret

    11:46The Gloves Are Off | "I Absolutely Love That Colbert Got Fired" | Trump & Epstein's Wonderful Secret
    • You can't sue a dead man for defamation.

      You can't sue a dead man for defamation.

    • You can't sue a dead man for defamation.

      You can't sue a dead man for defamation.

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    This Emmy Belongs To You! | Trump’s Fairy Tale Visit To England | Kash Patel Sucks At His Job

    11:46This Emmy Belongs To You! | Trump’s Fairy Tale Visit To England | Kash Patel Sucks At His Job
    • We learned today that Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the New York Times for $15 billion.

      We learned today that Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the New York Times for $15 billion.

    • We learned today that Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the New York Times for $15 billion...

      We learned today that Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the New York Times for $15 billion...

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    Scott Jennings calls WSJ report on Epstein birthday letter a 'dud'

    06:46Scott Jennings calls WSJ report on Epstein birthday letter a 'dud'
    • If he does sue, it's gonna be really tough because the legal burden here is very high because Donald Trump is, of course, a public figure, so it's harder to win a defamation suit.

      If he does sue, it's gonna be really tough because the legal burden here is very high because Donald Trump is, of course, a public figure, so it's harder to win a defamation suit.

    • If he does sue, it's going to be really tough because the legal burden here is very high, because Donald Trump is, of course, a public figure, so it's harder to win a defamation suit.

      If he does sue, it's going to be really tough because the legal burden here is very high, because Donald Trump is, of course, a public figure, so it's harder to win a defamation suit.

    B1

    The 10 Most HATED Celebrities of 2025

    11:25The 10 Most HATED Celebrities of 2025
    • Baldoni followed with a $400 million countersuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, accusing the power couple of defamation, civil extortion,

      Baldoni followed with a $400 million countersuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, accusing the power couple of defamation, civil extortion,

    • Baldoni followed with a $400 million countersuit against lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, accusing the power couple of defamation, civil extortion, and

      Baldoni followed with a $400 million countersuit against lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, accusing the power couple of defamation, civil extortion, and

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    Top 10 Behind the Scenes On Set Bullying Allegations in TV and Film

    11:28Top 10 Behind the Scenes On Set Bullying Allegations in TV and Film
    • Baldoni refuted the claims and issued lawsuits against Lively and the publication for defamation, claiming Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, aggressively berated him.

      Baldoni refuted the claims and issued lawsuits against Lively and the publication for defamation, claiming Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, aggressively berated him.

    • Baldoni refuted the claims and issued lawsuits against Lively and the publication for defamation, claiming Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, aggressively berated him.

      Baldoni refuted the claims and issued lawsuits against Lively and the publication for defamation, claiming Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, aggressively berated him.

    B1

    10 Americans Who Are HATED All Over the World

    16:3410 Americans Who Are HATED All Over the World
    • The resulting defamation lawsuits, notably by Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis in Texas and by a group of families, plus an FBI agent in Connecticut, saw him ordered to pay over a billion dollars in damages.

      The resulting defamation lawsuits, notably by Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis in Texas and by a group of families, plus an FBI agent in Connecticut, saw him ordered to pay over a billion dollars in damages.

    • The resulting defamation lawsuits, notably by Neil Hesslin and Scarlett Lewis in Texas and by a group of families, plus an FBI agent in Connecticut, saw him ordered to pay over a billion dollars in damages.

      The resulting defamation lawsuits, notably by Neil Hesslin and Scarlett Lewis in Texas and by a group of families, plus an FBI agent in Connecticut, saw him ordered to pay over a billion dollars in damages.

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    Donald Trump Found Liable for Sexually Abusing, Defaming E. Jean Carroll | WSJ

    02:57Donald Trump Found Liable for Sexually Abusing, Defaming E. Jean Carroll | WSJ
    • A federal jury found Donald Trump liable for the sexual abuse and defamation of writer E. Jean Carrol

      A federal jury found Donald Trump liable for the sexual abuse and defamation of writer E. Jean Carrol

    • for the sexual abuse and defamation

      for the sexual abuse and defamation

    B1