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Intentionally creating and spreading malicious falsehoods about another person is:

ADeposition
BDevolution
CDefamation
DDeflation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Defamation
1. Falsehoods are spread deliberately. 2. Reputation is the target. 3. It is defamation. _Source: OpenStax Business Law I Essentials 2e, Chapters 5 and 6, Criminal and Civil Law and Torts._
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