Defamation of character in print would be libel.
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Slander
Slander is spoken untruth about someone; libel is untruth in print.
Negative spoken rumors are considered slander. Negative rumors in print are considered libel.
If the defamation (false statements or lies) is spoken then it is considered slander. If the defamation is written, then it is called libel.
If the defamatory words are in print or the media, it is libel. Oral defamatory statements are categorized as slander.
Libel is untruth in print; slander is spoken untruth.
Defamation is the wrongful act of injuring someone's reputation by making false statements about them to a third party. This can include both slander (spoken defamation) and libel (written defamation).
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To slander is to say something that is not true. Slander is often used in a political campaign.
Slander and libel are derogatory or harmful remarks. Slander is spoken, and libel is written.
Spoken lies that defame another person are called slander. When the lies are in print or other media, it would be called libel. Various laws either allow defaming insults, or (conversely) allow legal action against them.
Slander and libel are derogatory or harmful remarks. Slander is spoken, and libel is written.