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How to tell the difference between defamation, slander, and libel

Defamation occurs when a person makes a false statement presented as fact that harms another person's reputation or character.
This legal area developed to allow individuals harmed by false statements, such as alleging serious crimes, to seek redress through lawsuits.
Libel and slander are types of defamation distinguished by the statement's form: libel is written, and slander is spoken orally.
A defamation case requires the false statement to have been made with knowledge of its falsity or reckless disregard for the truth, especially for public figures.
Successful lawsuits seek monetary damages for harm including reputation loss, emotional distress, and lost income, while truth is an absolute defense.

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How to tell the difference between defamation, slander, and libel

LegalZoom focuses on defamation, an area of law that protects people’s reputations by allowing them recourse if false statements are made about them in various forms of communication.

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