Defamation is the communication of a statement which tends to be false or harmful to an individual’s or organization’s character, reputation or fame. Defamation is the result of the following:
Slander is oral defamation which means it is spoken words, signs or gestures which defame a person in the eyes of others. Slander is also known as calumny.
Libel is written defamation which means that it is defamation through the written word. If you write something which might injure the reputation of someone he might sue you in the court of law.
Note that the key element in defamation is making certain information public. This statement leads to two legal terms: Publication and privilege
What is Defamation?
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