defamatio
Defamatio is a Latin term meaning defamation. In legal contexts, it refers to the act of damaging the reputation of a person or entity by making false statements about them. This can occur through spoken words, known as slander, or through written or published materials, known as libel.
To be considered defamation, a statement must generally be false, communicated to a third party, and result
Defamation laws are designed to protect individuals from unwarranted reputational damage while also balancing freedom of