defamation
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
Defamation.—The term “defamation” means any action or other proceeding for defamation, libel, slander, or similar claim alleging that forms of speech are false, have caused damage to reputation or emotional distress, have presented any person in a false light, or have resulted in criticism, dishonor, or condemnation of any person.
Source
- 2010–202628 U.S.C. § 4101Judiciary and Judicial Procedure · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “defamation” means any action or other proceeding for defamation, libel, slander, or similar claim alleging that forms of speech are false, have caused damage to reputation or emotional distress, have presented any person in a false light, or have resulted in criticism, dishonor, or condemnation of any person.
Source
- 2026–present28 U.S.C. § 4101Judiciary and Judicial Procedure · Definitions · in this chapter