The purpose of retraction statutes is to ______.

a. mitigate the damages a libel defendant may be required to pay
b. reduce any chilling effect on the issuance of retractions when mistakes are made by the media
c. discourage the issuance of retractions by leveling additional damages against guilty libel defendants that make retractions
d. mitigate the damages a libel defendant may be required to pay, and reduce any chilling effect on the issuance of retractions when mistakes are made by the media


d. mitigate the damages a libel defendant may be required to pay, and reduce any chilling effect on the issuance of retractions when mistakes are made by the media

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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