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Definition: Libel per quod is a type of libel that is only actionable if special damages are alleged and proven. It can also refer to a type of libel where the defamatory meaning is not apparent on the face of the statement but must be proved from extrinsic circumstances.
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These examples illustrate how libel per quod can be more difficult to prove than other types of libel, as it requires the plaintiff to show specific damages or prove the defamatory meaning through extrinsic evidence.