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'''Libel''' is published (written) [[defamation]] which tends to injure a person's reputation. It is contrasted and occasionally accused with [[slander]], which is spoken [[defamation]]. Within the broad category of libel, there are two types, ''[[libel per se]]'' and ''[[libel per quod]]''.
'''Libel''' is published (written) [[defamation]] which tends to injure a person's reputation. It is contrasted and occasionally confused with [[slander]], which is spoken [[defamation]]. Within the broad category of libel, there are two types, ''[[libel per se]]'' and ''[[libel per quod]]''.
One of the defenses against libel is [[truth]]. In the United States, the truth is always an absolute defense. This means that regardless of how nasty or vicious the statement appears, if it is the truth, the defendant will always prevail. For a court to rule otherwise would be ''prima facie'' evidence of censorship, and overturned on appeal.
One of the defenses against libel is [[truth]]. In the United States, the truth is always an absolute defense. This means that regardless of how nasty or vicious the statement appears, if it is the truth, the defendant will always prevail. For a court to rule otherwise would be ''prima facie'' evidence of censorship, and overturned on appeal.