Injury to Reputation
/ˈɪndʒəri tuː ˌrɛpjuˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Harm or damage caused to a person's reputation by defamatory statements or actions.
The plaintiff sued for injury to reputation resulting from false accusations.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, it is crucial to specify the nature and source of the injury to reputation to establish a prima facie case in defamation actions.
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