Which term describes defamation that is published in written form?

Which term describes defamation that is published in written form?

• A. Slander
• B. Libel
• C. Defamation
• D. Injury

Answer: (B)

Written defamation is called libel. In defamation law, libel covers false statements that are published in a written or other durable form—newspapers, books, emails, online posts, etc.—while slander refers to spoken defamation. Since the question specifies defamation published in written form, libel is the precise term. Defamation is the broad umbrella term for false statements harming someone’s reputation, and injury is not the term used for the form of defamation.

Written defamation is called libel. In defamation law, libel covers false statements that are published in a written or other durable form—newspapers, books, emails, online posts, etc.—while slander refers to spoken defamation. Since the question specifies defamation published in written form, libel is the precise term. Defamation is the broad umbrella term for false statements harming someone’s reputation, and injury is not the term used for the form of defamation.