Learn what defamation is, and explore the legal differences between slander and libel. Other concepts include "false light" and "absolute privilege." Also looks at legal defenses used and defamation laws in other countries.

This site provides a brief definition of libel and slander.

This site offers a definition of libel and some easy -to-follow explanations of how this might apply in various situations.

Learn about defamation, "An invasion of the interest in reputation of a person or a group of persons resulting from libel or slander." This website provides definitions of both libel and slander, and addresses the role of defamation in...

An introduction to the legal definition of defamation.

The official ethics code of The Society of American Business Editors and Writers provided for by the University of Hawaii.

The term defamation is defined and briefly discussed here. More information can be accessed from this resource on libel and slander.

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