Defamation is any statement, whether written or oral, that injures the good name or reputation of another person. For a statement to be defamatory, it must not be true.
A defamation designed to be read is libel. Libel also may include harmful statements in a fixed medium, especially writing but also a picture, sign, or electronic broadcast.
An oral defamation is slander. Slander is a harmful statement in a transitory form, especially speech.
A defamation designed to be read is libel. Libel also may include harmful statements in a fixed medium, especially writing but also a picture, sign, or electronic broadcast.
An oral defamation is slander. Slander is a harmful statement in a transitory form, especially speech.
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