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MALICIOUS FALSEHOOD

\mɐlˈɪʃəs fˈɒlshʊd], \mɐlˈɪʃəs fˈɒlshʊd], \m_ɐ_l_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_s f_ˈɒ_l_s_h_ʊ_d]\

Definitions of MALICIOUS FALSEHOOD

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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Deliberate lying, making and Intentionally false statement simply to hurt another. Contrast to defamation. Malicious falsehood is damage to a person's business reputation. Also known as injurious falsehood or trade libel.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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