Legal Definition and Related Resources of Slander
Meaning of Slander
The publication of a defamatory matter by word of mouth or in a transient form, giving rise to a right of action for damages . See United States v Dorr, (Philippine Sup. Ct.)23 S.Ct. 859, 47L.Ed. 1187. Speaking words tending to injure the reputation of another, exposing such person to public hatred, contempt , ridicule or financial injury , or that impeach the integrity or reputation of such person. See O’Connor v Dallas Cotton exchange , (Tex.Civ.App.) 153 S. W.2d 266.
Slander Alternative Definition
In torts. Words maliciously spoken or written of another, imputing to . him some crime, or tending to exclude him from society, and cause him to be avoided (see 87 N. C. 300), or which tend to his prejudice in his profession, trade, or business (36 Wis. 515). See “Slut.”
Slander Legal Definition
Slander is defaming another orally. Libel is writing it down.
Synonyms of Slander
noun
- abusive language
- accusation
- aspersion
- calumnia
- calumniation
- calumny
- censure
- character assassination
- criminatio
- damaging report
- defamation
- defamatory words
- denigration
- denunciation
- disparagement
- execration
- false report
- imprecation
- insinuation
- invective
- libel
- maledictio
- malicious report
- obloquy
- opprobrium
- reproach
- revilement
- scandal
- scurrility
- slur
- smear
- stricture
- traducement
- vilification
- Associated Concepts: malice
- publication
- slander of title
- slander per quod
- slander per se
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Slander in Historical Law
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Legal Abbreviations and Acronyms
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Calumny, Defamation, Libel, Rolled-up Plea, Slander Of Property, Slander Of Title, Slander Per Quod.
Translate Slander from English to Spanish
Translation of Slander, with examples. More about free online translation into Spanish of Consulta fuera de la presencia del jurado and other legal terms is available here.
- Consulta fuera de la presencia del jurado
- Consulta en el estrado (translation provided by Varo Hughes)
- Calumnia
- Legal English Translation
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Slander in Law Enforcement
Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of slander.
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See Also
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Police
- Law Enforcement Agency
Further Reading
- slander in A Dictionary of Law Enforcement (Oxford University Press)
- slander in the Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement
- A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis
Meaning of Slander in the U.S. Legal System
Definition of Slander published by the National Association for Court Management: False and defamatory spoken words tending to harm another’s reputation, business, or means of livelihood. Slande
r is spoken defamation; libel is published. Small Claims Court: A court that handles civil claims for small amounts of money. People often represent themselves rather than hire an attorney.
Defamation or Slander in Voting Law
Definition of Defamation or Slander in the context of the United States election law: Any statement made about a candidate, particularly at election time, that could damage his or her image, reputation or honour. Defamation can especially occur during an election campaign and may be punishable by law (electoral law, media regulations or criminal law).
Defamation or Slander in Voting Law
Definition of Defamation or Slander in the context of the United States election law: Any statement made about a candidate, particularly at election time, that could damage his or her image, reputation or honour. Defamation can especially occur during an election campaign and may be punishable by law (electoral law, media regulations or criminal law).
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