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Harmful publication (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

libel

(Other definitions for libel that I've seen before include "smear on paper" , "Calumny" , "Crime of publishing false statement that damages reputation" , "Offence" , "Defame falsely" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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