Asked by Amanuel Mengistab on Apr 25, 2024
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Subjective opinions are subject to an action for defamation in the same way as statements of alleged fact.
Subjective Opinions
Personal views influenced by individual feelings, tastes, or experiences rather than objective facts.
Defamation
The act of damaging the good reputation of someone through false or unjustified statements.
Alleged Fact
A claim or assertion that something is the case, typically in a legal context, without having been proven.
- Recognize the concepts of defamation and its requirements.
Verified Answer
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Mohamd Nassar7 days ago
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Subjective opinions are generally not actionable for defamation because they are personal views and cannot be proven true or false, unlike statements of alleged fact which can be objectively verified and thus potentially be defamatory if false and damaging.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the concepts of defamation and its requirements.
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