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Defination
of Defamation:
Defamation refers to the unconsented and unprivileged
publications of a false idea whichtends to injure reputation. |
Defamation
is the aftermath of the following:
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Slander:
It is oral defamation. It is injurious defamation
by spoken words or by looks, signs, or gestures. Slander
is also known as calumny.
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Libel:
It is written defamation. It is malicious defamatory
publication or statement. A person can be sued for defamation
if he deliberately publishes the false idea that injures
reputation. |
Publication:
Publication is the unconsented intentional or negligent
communication of defamatory matter to a third parry. Publication
includes any means of communication by which a third party
actually receives the defamatory message. If you accuse
a person privately of a fraud or incompetence you have
no legal consequences. But if this accusation is made
in front of a third person who is not privileged you may
be subject to legal action. |
| Libellous
and slanderous statements both are subject
to legal action. Since libellous statements are more permanent,
laws about libel are more severe than those about slander.
Libellous communication Includes a letter, circular, picture,
photograph, recorded tape, cartoon, news paper or phonograph
record. Accidental communications to third persons, such
as eavesdroppers or unauthorized letter readers, are not
actionable. |
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