Reputation
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004247
The general estimation in which a person or entity is held by the public. In law, a person's reputation is protected from defamation, which involves false statements that harm their standing. Evidence of reputation can be relevant in certain legal proceedings, such as character evidence in criminal trials.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004247 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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