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MALICIOUS FALSEHOOD Definition & Legal Meaning

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Deliberate lying, making and Intentionally false statement simply to hurt another. Contrast to defamation. Malicious falsehood is damage to a person’s business reputation. Also known as injurious falsehood or trade libel.

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