Libel at Legal Glossary
What is it? An untruthful statement about a person, published in writing or through broadcast media, that injures the persons reputation or standing in the community. Because libel is a tort (a civil wrong), the injured person can bring a lawsuit against the person who made the false statement. Libel is a form of defamation , as is slander (an untruthful statement that is spoken, but not published in writing or broadcast through the media).Law Definition Added By: Morgan
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