The criteria of the Ollman test for libelous opinion include

A. the context of the remarks, the status of the speaker, and the nature of the audience.
B. the provability of the statement, the context of the remarks, and the status of the speaker.
C. the provability of the statement, the context of the remarks, and the ordinary meaning of the words.
D. all of the answers are correct.


Answer: C

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specific in your speech. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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