Defamation
/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of making false statements about a person that injure their reputation.
The plaintiff sued for defamation after the false accusations were published.
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Commentary
Defamation may be categorized into libel (written) and slander (spoken), each with distinct proof requirements.
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