If one parent tells another parent a lie that damages the reputation of a teacher their children both have, it is not defamation unless this lie is communicated to a third party.

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Defamation requires the false statement to be communicated to someone other than the person it is about, meaning a third party must hear or read the statement for it to be considered defamation.

If One Parent Tells Another Parent a Lie That Damages