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From our dictionary:
cal•um•ny
(kal'um•nE),
—n.,
—pl. -nies.
1. a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something: The speech was considered a calumny of the administration.
2. the act of uttering calumnies; slander; defamation.
(kal'um•nE),
—n.,
—pl. -nies.
1. a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something: The speech was considered a calumny of the administration.
2. the act of uttering calumnies; slander; defamation.
