What is the difference between libel and slander?
A.
Both are forms of defamation.
B.
Libel is an offense against another person that can be punished by the law. Slander cannot be punished by the law.
C.
Libel is using copyrighted material in a research document; slander is another term for "verification of sources."
D.
Libel is printed words or pictures about a person that are untrue statements of character. Slander is spoken words about a person that are untrue statements of character.

Question

What is the difference between libel and slander?
A.
Both are forms of defamation.
B.
Libel is an offense against another person that can be punished by the law. Slander cannot be punished by the law.
C.
Libel is using copyrighted material in a research document; slander is another term for "verification of sources."
D.
Libel is printed words or pictures about a person that are untrue statements of character. Slander is spoken words about a person that are untrue statements of character.

doggy · Answer

I think it is D but i just wanted somebody to check if i am correct

anonymous · Answer

They are both forms of defamation slander is spoken defamation and libel is written defamation.

doggy · Answer

Oh.. Okay thank you! ^-^

anonymous · Answer

You are welcome!