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Saying something so false about someone the courts hand you the bill.
means A false statement of fact presented as true that damages someone's reputation, giving them grounds to sue.
from From Latin diffamare, to spread bad rumor, built from dis (away) and fama (reputation, the same fama as fame) — fame's evil twin.
Two flavorsLibel is written, slander is spoken.
Truth winsTruth is an absolute defense, always.
Public figuresMust prove the writer knew it was false.