In libel law, a defendant cannot be found liable for defamation if his/her statement is held to be ____ .

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According to libel law, a statement that is deemed to be an opinion rather than a factual assertion cannot be found to be defamatory. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. False statements, fallacious statements, and slanderous statements are all potentially defamatory and can lead to liability in a libel case.

In Libel Law, a Defendant Cannot Be Found Liable for Defamation