The basics of defamation

Defamation of character, simply put, is when one person lowers the reputation of another often by publishing something. 

When something defamatory is communicated it is called a "defamatory matter". A defamatory matter usually contains a "sting" (imputation) that can arise in various ways perhaps directly (or through innuendo). 

Once something defamatory is published there is a cause of action even if there is no monetary loss.

Defamation has a number of aims that inlude the goal of consoling feelings, and to vindicate the person's reputation. 

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