Overview
Defamation and free speech are critical concepts in law that often intersect. Defamation involves making false statements that harm someone's reputation, while free speech is the right to express opinions freely. Understanding the balance between these two concepts is essential for protecting indivi...
Key Terms
Example: Saying someone committed a crime they didn't commit.
Example: A false article in a newspaper about a celebrity.
Example: Making false verbal claims about a colleague at work.
Example: Protesting peacefully against government policies.
Example: The person suing for defamation.
Example: The person being sued for defamation.
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Key Concepts
DefamationFree SpeechLibelSlander