Fictitious persons disclaimer
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fictitious-persons-disclaimer-186-5805495
title:
Fictitious persons disclaimer
text:
An "all persons fictitious" disclaimer in a work of media states that the persons portrayed in it are not based on real people. This is done mostly on realistic films and television programs to reduce the possibility of legal action for libel from any person who believes that they have been defamed by their portrayal in the work, whether portrayed under their real name or a different name. The wording of this disclaimer varies, and differs from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, as does its legal eff
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Statement that the persons portrayed in a work of media are not based on real people
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fictitious_persons_disclaimer
date created:
2004-11-26T00:29:05Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T05:59:00Z
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