Which of the following is not a necessary element of defamation:
A) making of a false statement about another person
B) communication of a false statement to third parties
C) loss of ability to work after the statement was made
D) harm caused to the victim of the statements
E) all of the other choices are necessary conditions

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Loss of ability to work after the statement was made is not a necessary element of defamation. The necessary elements of defamation are making of a false statement about another person, communication of a false statement to third parties, and harm caused to the victim of the statements.

Which of the Following Is Not a Necessary Element of Defamation