libel per quod

noun

-pər-ˈkwäd, -per-ˈkwōd
: libel that is actionable only when the plaintiff introduces additional facts to show defamation or claims special damages

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“Libel per quod.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/libel%20per%20quod. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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