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defame

[dih-feym] / dɪˈfeɪm /


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The lawsuit alleges that Bass and others in her administration defamed Crowley, retaliated against her in violation of California’s labor code and violated Crowley’s 1st Amendment rights.

From Los Angeles Times

It also barred comments that could “defame, disparage or in any way criticize” LAUSD, its employees and leaders.

From Los Angeles Times

They added: "The only thing these documents demonstrate is Epstein's frustration that he did not have an ongoing relationship with Gates and the lengths he would go to entrap and defame."

From BBC

The corporation will also argue that Panorama programme was not aired in the US and did not defame the US president.

From BBC

County officials defamed him and violated his rights.

From Los Angeles Times