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Libel and Defamation

The legal concepts that protect individuals from false and damaging statements, including the requirements for proving libel, such as publication, identification, harm, fault, and lack of privilege, as well as common defenses like truth and opinion

intermediate
2 hours
Law
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Libel and defamation are important legal concepts that protect individuals' reputations from false statements. Understanding the differences between libel (written) and slander (spoken) is crucial for navigating legal issues in communication. Defamation laws vary by jurisdiction, and public figures ...

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Key Terms

Defamation
A false statement that injures someone's reputation.

Example: Saying someone committed a crime they didn't commit.

Libel
Written defamation that harms a person's reputation.

Example: Publishing a false article about a celebrity.

Slander
Spoken defamation that damages someone's reputation.

Example: Making false claims about a colleague in a conversation.

Reputation
The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone.

Example: A person's reputation can be damaged by false statements.

Plaintiff
The person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

Example: The plaintiff in a libel case seeks damages.

Defendant
The individual being accused in a legal case.

Example: The defendant in a defamation lawsuit must prove their statements were true.

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Key Concepts

LibelDefamationSlanderReputation