excess of privilege

excess of privilege.

1. An excessive publication of a privileged statement — that is, beyond the limits of the privilege. [Cases: Libel and Slander 50.

5. C.J.S. Libel and Slander; Injurious Falsehood§§ 47, 63, 66, 77, 99–100, 103, 105–106.]

2. The improper and malicious use of the privilege to publish a statement. [Cases: Libel and Slander 50. C.J.S. Libel and Slander; Injurious Falsehood §§ 47, 66, 85, 97, 105.]

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译员张宏，知名法学院法律翻译专业，专注翻译各种与调查与白领犯罪辩护有关的法律文件。