Definitions
N.D. Cent. Code § 32-43-01
in effect32-43-01. Definitions
In this chapter:
1. "Defamatory" means tending to harm reputation.
2. "Economic loss" means special, pecuniary loss caused by a false and defamatory
publication.
3. "Person" includes any legal or commercial entity. The term does not include a
government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t32c43.pdf#nameddest=32-43-01Fetched: 10/16/2026
