Defamation Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 12, 2006 · 106-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 2005 and February 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 12, 2006 · 106-Down · 5 letters
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the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
noun
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 4, 2005.SLANDER7 lettersanswer page
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