Defamation and Its laws

Defamation and Its Laws Student Name Institutional Affiliation Course Code Instructor Date Defamation can be defined as the malicious attack by one entity on another entity’s reputation. When looked at from the legal perspective, defamation is a general term that entails both libel and slander. Libel is a type of defamation that utilizes visual aspects such as newspapers, magazines, and photography. Slander on the other hand, is the kind of defamation that is all about oral statements. Defamation as a tort usually aims at defending an individual or entity against attacks that damage their reputation. Some individuals commit defamation offenses unknowingly, though some do so on purpose. It is worth noting that it doesn’t matter whether the defamation is published outside or just within an organizational setup. Even those attacks that are done within an internal setup such as just within the workplace, are still considered defamatory. A person commits a defamation offense when he/she passes written or verbal information, tarnishing a person's name or reputation. Anyone or any entity that alleges to have been defamed must fulfill certain conditions. First, that the statement in violation was indeed defamatory. Secondl...