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In forceDistinction between slander and libel abolished
Part 2General principles
Division 1Defamation and the general law
7 Distinction between slander and libel abolished
The distinction at general law between slander and libel remains abolished.
Accordingly, the publication of defamatory matter of any kind is actionable without proof of special damage.
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