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Well, the definition of slander is this- communication of false statements injurious to a persons reputation. So this means someone saying bad, mean, hurtful things about a person that isn't true, be it via word of mouth, posted on the internet, or written somewhere.

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Is there a law for slander and what does it mean?

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