EXCESS OF PRIVILEGE

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

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