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Defame in print (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

libel

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">defame in print</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for libel that I've seen before include "Published false statement that damages reputation" , "False and malicious publication to defame" , "Actionable words" , "Report bad things" , "A published false statement that damages someone" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times, The Mirror, the King Feature Syndicate and The Wall Street Journal.
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