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Defamation Flashcards

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What is defamation?

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Defamation is the act of harming someone’s reputation by false statement; SLANDER or LIBEL.

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What is slander?

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False statements by word of mouth

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What is libel?

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False statements by writing.

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What 3 things does a defamation claim require?

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  1. ) a false statement
  2. ) a statement made to someone else other than the person who was defamed
  3. ) the damage to the person who was defamed
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