The three privileges that may be used as a defense to a defamation action are conditional, constitutional, and:
A) Congressional
B) conditional per se
C) absolute
D) legislative
E) none of the other choices

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Constitutional privileges are based on the First Amendment of the US Constitution and offer absolute protection against certain types of statements, such as those made in the context of government proceedings or on matters of public concern. Therefore, the correct answer is C, absolute.

The Three Privileges That May Be Used as a Defense