Asked by Viraj Mistry on May 10, 2024
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Distinguish between libel and slander.
Distinguish
To recognize or point out the differences between two or more things or concepts.
Libel
A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
Slander
A form of defamation characterized by spoken statements that are false and damaging to an individual's reputation.
- Attain proficiency in the legal bases and counterarguments associated with law of defamation.
- Elucidate the importance of differentiating between libel and slander, and the influence of evolving media on legal aspects.
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Allyssa DaytonMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
Libel is written defamation (in some jurisdictions, libel includes any form of broadcasted defamation), and slander is spoken defamation.
Learning Objectives
- Attain proficiency in the legal bases and counterarguments associated with law of defamation.
- Elucidate the importance of differentiating between libel and slander, and the influence of evolving media on legal aspects.