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 cannot recover damages:

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The special privilege of an attorney in a court proceeding to accuse a witness of lying falls under the category of "qualified privilege" in defamation law. If the complaint is about a statement made in the context of a legal proceeding, and the statement was made in good faith and with a legitimate interest in the case, then the complainant cannot recover damages for defamation.

If the Person Accused of __________ Had a Special Privilege