Which of the following denotes an injury to a person's reputation?
A) Disparagement
B) Defamation
C) Battery
D) Malice

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Defamation denotes injury to a person's reputation that can cause that person considerable anguish and harm. The torts of libel (written defamation) and slander (oral defamation) were designed to protect against such injury. The basis of both torts is the publication of an untrue statement that injures a person's reputation or character.

Which of the Following Denotes an Injury to a Person's