What Are Some Common Defenses for Defamation?
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One of the most common defenses is that the statement that was made was true. You can't be liable for defamation if what you've said is true. Another common defense is the statement is opinion. Defamation only applies to statements of fact that can be proven or disproven. Statements of opinion are not considered to be defamatory.
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