Explanation:

- Option 1: Antecedent right

- An antecedent right refers to a right that exists independently of any wrongdoing.

- It is a claim to a benefit or protection that does not depend on a violation having occurred.

- In the context of defamation, the antecedent right is the right not to be defamed in the first place.

- Option 2: Remedial right

- A remedial right arises specifically in response to a violation or infringement.

- It's the right to receive compensation or rectification following the breach of an antecedent right.

- In this case, it refers to A’s right to receive damages after being defamed.

- Correct Answer: Remedial right

- Option 3: Both (a) and (b)

- This would imply that the right to receive damages is both an antecedent and remedial right, which is incorrect.

- Antecedent and remedial rights play distinct roles.

- Option 4: None of these

- This would suggest neither antecedent nor remedial rights apply, which is not consistent with the scenario.