defamation

The term defamation is often used to encompass both libel and slander.

THE NEWS BLOG 2005

His indignant countrymen actually caused him to be prosecuted in the native courts, on a charge nearly equivalent to what we term defamation of character; but the old fellow persisting in his assertion, and no invalidating proof being adduced, the plaintiffs were cast in the suit, and the cannibal reputation of the defendant firmly established.

Typee Herman Melville 1855

His indignant countrymen actually caused him to be prosecuted in the native courts, on a charge nearly equivalent to what we term defamation of character; but the old fellow persisting in his assertion, and no invalidating proof being adduced, the plaintiffs were cast in the suit, and the cannibal reputation of the defendant firmly established.

Typee; a real romance of the South Seas 1846

His indignant countrymen actually caused him to be prosecuted in the native courts, on a charge nearly equivalent to what we term defamation of character; but the old fellow persisting in his assertion, and no invalidating proof being adduced, the plantiffs were cast in the suit, and the cannibal

Narrative of a four months' residence among the natives of a valley of the Marquesas Islands, or, A peep at Polynesian life 1846

Every republication of a defamation is a new publication and gives rise to a separate cause of action.

Archive 2009-10-01 2009

In 2009, 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' alum Danielle Staub was sued by ex-husband Kevin Maher for what he called defamation of character.

Danielle Staub Sued Again By Ex The Huffington Post News Team 2010

In 2009, 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' alum Danielle Staub was sued by ex-husband Kevin Maher for what he called defamation of character.

Danielle Staub Sued Again By Ex The Huffington Post News Team 2010

African National Congress deputy-secretary Cheryl Carolus also warned the ANC would consult lawyers and possibly take legal action for what she called defamation if Khoza failed to disclose his sources by 6pm on Wednesday.

ANC Daily News Briefing 1996

Galliano also said that he has begun legal proceedings to pursue what he called "defamation and the threats made against me."

NPR Topics: News 2011

Galliano also said that he has begun legal proceedings to pursue what he called "defamation and the threats made against me."

NPR Topics: News 2011