fair comment

noun

A common law defense in defamation cases, allowing the expression of robust or outrageous opinions about public figures and public officials, if the statements are not made with spite or intent to harm.

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Meanings

nounfair comment (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelawA common law defense in defamation cases, allowing the expression of robust or outrageous opinions about public figures and public officials, if the statements are not made with spite or intent to harm.

    Synonyms: honest comment

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA common law defense in defamation cases, allowing the expression of robust or outrageous opinions about public figures and public officials, if the statements are not made with spite or intent to harm.

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honest comment
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Cite this entry
APA

fair comment. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fair%20comment

MLA

“fair comment.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fair%20comment. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fair comment,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fair%20comment.

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