The action of malicious or injurious falsehood has similarities to an action for libel.

恶意或有害的谎言的行为与诽谤的行为有相似之处。

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Last year it failed in its attempt to sue the BBC's Top Gear having claimed libel and "malicious falsehood" following the TV programme's 2008 review of its Roadster model.

BBC: Tesla says New York Times electric car review 'fake'