"fair comment" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} fair comment (uncountable)
  1. (law) A common law defense in defamation cases, allowing the expression of robust or outrageous opinions about public figures and public officials, if the statements are not made with spite or intent to harm. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law Synonyms: honest comment
    Sense id: en-fair_comment-en-noun-ZapOPWnF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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