slander

defamation

Defamation is a statement that harms another person's reputation. The tort of defamation includes both libel, which generally involves written or otherwise recorded statements, and slander, which generally involves spoken statements.

libel

Libel is a method of defamation expressed by print, writing, pictures, signs, effigies, or any communication embodied in physical form that is injurious to a person's reputation; exposes a person to public hatred, contempt or ridicule; or injures a person in their business or profession.

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