Libel may be defined as a false statement of fact that is disseminated about a person and tends to
A)injure that person's reputation.
B)cause substantial personal anguish.
C)cause significant embarrassment.
D)serve no public purpose.

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Libel is a false statement of fact that harms the reputation of an individual. Therefore, option A is the correct choice as it implies this definition. Options B and C are partially correct, but they do not accurately define libel. Option D is not entirely relevant to the definition of libel.

Libel May Be Defined as a False Statement of Fact