Definitions
- Referring to a written or published false statement that harms someone's reputation. - Talking about a defamatory statement that is permanent and can be reproduced, such as in a book, newspaper, or online. - Describing a statement that is made with malicious intent and causes harm to the person's reputation.
- Referring to a spoken false statement that harms someone's reputation. - Talking about a defamatory statement that is temporary and cannot be reproduced, such as in a conversation or speech. - Describing a statement that is made with malicious intent and causes harm to the person's reputation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve false statements that harm someone's reputation.
- 2Both are considered forms of defamation.
- 3Both require malicious intent to be considered illegal.
- 4Both can result in legal consequences.
What is the difference?
- 1Medium: Libel involves written or published statements, while slander involves spoken statements.
- 2Permanence: Libel is permanent and can be reproduced, while slander is temporary and cannot be reproduced.
- 3Proof: Libel requires proof of publication, while slander requires proof of spoken words.
- 4Severity: Libel is considered more severe than slander because it is permanent and can reach a wider audience.
- 5Legal consequences: Libel is often punished more severely than slander in court cases.
Remember this!
Libel and slander are both forms of defamation that involve false statements made with malicious intent that harm someone's reputation. The main difference between them is the medium of communication, with libel involving written or published statements and slander involving spoken statements. Additionally, libel is considered more severe because it is permanent and can reach a wider audience, while slander is temporary and cannot be reproduced.
