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Defamatory words are statements that, in the eyes of a reasonable person, discredit the plaintiff. Speaking of the "reasonable man," Canadian courts have said: "He is a person of normal intelligence who makes prudence a guide to his conduct. He does nothing that a prudent man would not do and does not omit to do anything a prudent man would do."  3, fiche 1, Anglais, - defamatory%20utterance

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defamatory words: term usually used in plural in this context.  4, fiche 1, Anglais, - defamatory%20utterance

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Defamation - the utterance of a false statement that harms the reputation of another. Although most state laws require that a defamatory statement be made with knowledge of its falsehood, in some jurisdictions a cause of action exists for negligent defamation.  5, fiche 1, Anglais, - defamatory%20utterance

Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Français

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Des propos diffamatoires tenus devant un groupe de personnes partageant une même communauté d'intérêts est considéré comme privé (par exemple, lors d'un comité d'entreprise).  2, fiche 1, Français, - propos%20diffamatoires

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propos diffamatoires : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel dans ce contexte.  3, fiche 1, Français, - propos%20diffamatoires

Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Espagnol