With reference to defamation, which of the following statements best describes the 'publication' requirement?
A) The statement must be untrue.
B) The statement must be said in the presence of, or conveyed to, someone other than the person making the statement and the person the statement is about.
C) Making negative statements about an individual's property, animals or business is not actionable as defamation.
D) The statements must be presented as fact, not opinion.

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In the case of defamation, the statement must be said in the presence of, or conveyed to, someone other than the person making the statement and the person the statement is about. This requirement is called publication. If the third person is a private secretary or other such close agent of the tortfeasor, the third person requirement is not met.

With Reference to Defamation, Which of the Following Statements Best