Chapter 2 Vocabulary

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is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct, often addressing disp

Ethics

is a character composed of two or more real life or fictional individuals, appearing in a fictional or non-fictional work.

Composite Characters

the quality of being trusted and believed in.

Credibility

a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.

Libel

judicial suppression of material that would be published or broadcast, on the grounds that it is libelous or harmful. In US law, the First A

Prior Restraint

the quality of being objective.

objectivity

The right of reply is the right to defend oneself against public criticism in the same venue where it was published.

Right of Reply

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

Plagiarism

the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

Slander

having special rights, advantages, or immunities.

Privileged Statement

is a legal term for a common law defense in defamation cases (libel or slander).

Fair Comment

(of a teacher or other adult responsible for children) in the place of a parent.

In loco parentis

the marketplace or public square of an ancient Roman city, the center of judicial and business affairs and a place of assembly for the peopl

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