Defamation, slander, and libel are terms that are frequently confused with each other, LegalZoom says. They all fall into the same category of law and have to do with communications that falsely ...

Slander can be the basis for a lawsuit but must be proven by the subject in civil court. Slander is often compared with libel, which is written rather than oral defamation.

Defamation, slander, and libel are terms that are frequently confused with each other, LegalZoom says. They all fall into the same category of law and have to do with communications that falsely ...