If the person accused of __________ had a special privilege,such as an attorney in a court proceeding who accuses a witness of lying,then the complainant person cannot recover damages:

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Defamation requires a false statement made about the person that harms their reputation. However, if the person making the statement has a special privilege, such as an attorney in a court proceeding accusing a witness of lying, then they are protected from liability for defamation. This is known as "absolute privilege" and extends to certain situations where the interest in free and open communication outweighs the potential harm to reputation.

If the Person Accused of __________ Had a Special Privilege,such