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Defamatory meaning
A defamatory communication is one that would subject another * * * hatred, contempt or ridicule * * * [or] tend to diminish the esteem, respect, goodwill or confidence in which [the other] is held or to excite adverse, derogatory or unpleasant feelings or opinions against [the other].'" King v. Menolascino, 276 Or 501, 504, 555 P2d 442 (1976) (quoting Farnsworth v. Hyde, 266 Or 236, 238, 512 P2d 1003 (1973)). REESMAN v.HIGHFILL, 965 P.2d 1030 (Ore., 1998)
A statement ascribing to a person characteristics or conduct that would adversely affect his fitness for his occupation or profession is capable of having a defamatory meaning. Bock v. Zittenfield, 672 P.2d 1237 (1983)
