What is the Difference Between LIBEL and SLANDER?
What is the Difference Between LIBEL and SLANDER?
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What is the Difference Between LIBEL and SLANDER?
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Libel and slander both refer to statements which defame or damage the reputation of an entity or person.
The difference is:
Libel is WRITTEN
Slander is SPOKEN
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Definition of libel: Publishing or writing a false statement about someone that can negatively affect their reputation. Libel can also include publishing a false or untrue image, in print or on a web site.
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Definition of slander: Making a false spoken statement about someone that gives a bad impression about them; verbally defaming someone using information that is known to be misleading or false.
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In 1989 The Blue Angel Restaurant in Sydney, Australia, was awarded $100,000 after taking a food critic for The Sydney Morning Herald to court for libel.
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In 1895 Oscar Wilde prosecuted the Marquess of Queensberry for libel. According to Wilde, the Marquess accused him of “posing as a sodomite” in writing. The resulting trial revealed evidence which led to Wilde’s own arrest on the grounds of gross indecency with men.
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Notice in both examples, defamatory statements were put in writing.
- Leo Schofield, food critic for the Sydney Morning Herald, wrote an article entitled “High drama where lobsters have no privacy” which appeared in The Herald of May 29, 1984.
- According to Oscar Wilde, the Marquess had written a card which he left at his London residence in which he accused him of “posing as a sodomite.”
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After withdrawing a controversial advert for Golf cars, representatives of Volkswagen issued the following statement:
“We at Volkswagen are aware of the historical origins and the guilt of our company during the Nazi regime. That is precisely why we resolutely oppose all forms of hatred, slander/propaganda and discrimination.” – Reuters news May 20, 2020
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Commenting on the fiercely competitive game console market, one game designer said: “Nintendo was slandered as a kid’s platform, not a leading light.”
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The last two examples involving Volkswagen and Nintendo refer to things that are spoken about.
However, many people use the words slander and libel interchangeably as if there is no difference.
Nevertheless, if you wish to use good English and make your meaning clear, then remember:
- LIBEL is written
- SLANDER is spoken
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Slide 5 – Blue Angel
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(Details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Angel_defamation_case)
Slide 8 – VW
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-volkswagen-advert-idUSKBN22W2V6
Slide 9 – Nintendo
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