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I. Definitions. Libel deals with what an individual can and cannot say and WHY. Defamation includes all types of libel and slander, both written and spoken.Defamation: Any communication that holds a person up to contempt, hatred, ridicule, or scorn and lowers the reputation of the individual defamed. It can occur by words, pictures or drawings.Traditionally, LIBEL = written defamation and SLANDER = spoken defamation. However, now...Libel: published or broadcast communication that lowers the r9444
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