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Slander that made the rookie mistake of being written down.
means A false published statement that damages someone's reputation, exposing the publisher to a defamation lawsuit.
from From Latin libellus, little book — a small written notice. Once just a pamphlet, it curdled into the printed insult that ends up in court.
Written vs spokenLibel is permanent; slander is spoken and fleeting.
Truth defenseTrue statements cannot be libel, however brutal.
US standardPublic figures must prove actual malice.