Internet Defamation
/ˈɪntərˌnɛt ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of publishing false statements about a person or entity on the internet that harm their reputation.
She sued the blogger for internet defamation after false accusations were posted online.
- (n.) A form of defamation involving online platforms, subject to specific jurisdictional and intermediary liability rules.
Internet defamation cases often involve questions about the liability of social media companies.
Forms
- internet defamation
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Commentary
Internet defamation uniquely implicates digital publication and intermediary liability, requiring tailored legal approaches compared to traditional defamation.
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