/dɪˈfæməˌtɔri ˈsteɪtmənt/ – Phrase
Definition: lời tuyên bố phỉ báng.
A more thorough explanation: A defamatory statement is a false statement that harms the reputation of an individual or entity by exposing them to hatred, contempt, ridicule, or lowering them in the esteem of others. It is a statement that tends to injure a person’s reputation by imputing misconduct, incompetence, or unfitness in their professional or personal life.
Example: The plaintiff claimed that the defendant made a defamatory statement about her in a public forum, damaging her reputation and causing emotional distress.