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Yes, it is illegal to slander someone. Slander is a form of defamation that involves making false spoken statements that harm a person's reputation. It can result in a civil lawsuit for damages.

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To slander is to say something that is not true. Slander is often used in a political campaign.


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Is it slander if you are telling the truth?

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What sort of writing is illegal?

Libel, slander, and anything that violates copyright laws.


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Can you charge someone with slander in a court of law?

Yes, you can file a lawsuit for slander in a court of law if someone has made false and damaging statements about you to others.


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