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Bookmark or Share- Defamation - WikipediaDefamation is defined as spreading a false report or insinuation apt to cause harm to a person, or otherwise disparaging someone. Defamation of the deceased may also constitute an offence if apt to cause harm to surviving loved ones.
- defamation | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information InstituteDefamation is a statement that injures a third party's reputation. The tort of defamation includes both libel (written statements) and slander (spoken statements). State common law and statutory law governs defamation actions, and each state varies in their standards for defamation and potential damages .
- Defamation | Definition, Slander vs. Libel, & Facts | BritannicaDefamation, in law, the act of communicating to a third party false statements about a person that result in damage to that person’s reputation. The concept encompasses libel, or defamation through published words or pictures, and slander, or spoken defamation.
- What Is Defamation Of Character? Definition And Examples - ForbesThis guide explains what defamation of character is, what you must prove to make a successful claim and what types of compensation may be available to you if your character has been defamed.
- Slander vs. Libel vs. Defamation: The Legal Differences - LegalZoomDefamation is a false statement presented as a fact that causes injury or damage to the character of the person it is about. An example is “Tom Smith stole money from his employer.” If this is untrue and if making the statement damages Tom’s reputation or ability to work, it is defamation.
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