Absolute privilege grants immunity in situations where:
A) the defendant did not intend to cause harm
B) public policy favors complete freedom of speech
C) businesses stand to lose money
D) all of the specific choices
E) none of the other specific choices

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Absolute privilege is a legal protection that grants immunity to individuals for what they say or write during official proceedings or government communications. This protection is granted based on the principle that public policy favors complete freedom of speech in situations where it is necessary for the proper functioning of government and official proceedings. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. The other options are not relevant to the concept of absolute privilege.

Absolute Privilege Grants Immunity in Situations Where