defamation

IPA: dɛfʌmˈeɪʃʌn

The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.

Examples of "defamation" in Sentences

The term defamation is often used to encompass both libel and slander.
Every republication of a defamation is a new publication and gives rise to a separate cause of action.
Galliano also said that he has begun legal proceedings to pursue what he called "defamation and the threats made against me."
In 2009, 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' alum Danielle Staub was sued by ex-husband Kevin Maher for what he called defamation of character.
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.
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
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.