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Which of the following, if untrue, is an example of a defamatory statement?
  1. "Carl Cunningham regularly visits prostitutes."
  2. "Bob Barker lied on his mortgage application."
  3. "Edith Edwards is mean."
  4. A and B
  5. A, B, and C
Explanation
Answer: D. The statements, "Carl Cunningham regularly visits prostitutes" and "Bob Barker lied on his mortgage application," if untrue, are examples of defamatory statements. A defamatory statement is an untrue statement that hurts someone's reputation. Libel and slander are types of defamation.
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