Bahasa Melayu

defamation

Bahasa Melayu

English

defamation, slander, libel

A false and harmful statement that damages a person's good name.

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  1. Dia membuat laporan polis selepas menerima mesej defamation.

    He made a police report after receiving a defamatory message.

  2. Undang-undang melindungi orang daripada defamation.

    The law protects people from defamation.

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defamation

It means a false statement that harms someone’s reputation.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.