A says -"2 is an honest man; he stole B's watch," intending to cause it to be believed that Z did steal B's watch. This is ____
A)Defamation
B)Unless falls within one of the exceptions
C)Both (a) and (b)
D)None of these

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A's statement is defamation because it harms Z's reputation by falsely accusing him of theft. However, if A's statement falls within one of the exceptions provided by law (e.g., it was made in good faith for public good), it might not be considered defamation.

A Says -"2 Is an Honest Man; He Stole B's