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The 18 pages that link to Reputation, each with the reason it gives.
DefamationRelated: Defamation law provides a remedy for certain false claims that damage reputation.
ReciprocityRelated: Reputations help third parties decide whom to reward, trust, or assist.
RumorRelated: A rumor can damage reputation even after it is disproved or forgotten.
HonorRelated: Honor depends partly on how a person’s conduct is judged and remembered by others.
GenerosityRelated: Public generosity can signal trustworthiness and affect how others respond.