Defamation - Law Dictionary Search Results
libel
libel see also single publication rule New York Times Co. v. Sullivan in the Important Cases section compare defamation, slander NOTE: Although libel is defined under state case law or statute, the U.S. Supreme Court has enumerated
libel per quod
libel per quod : libel that is actionable only when the plaintiff introduces additional facts to show defamation or claims special damages
libel per se
libel per se : libel that is actionable without the plaintiff introducing additional facts to show defamation or claiming special damages
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limited purpose public figure
influencing its outcome and who is thus required as a public figure to prove actual malice in a defamation suit called also limited public figure compare public figure
public figure
figure compare public official NOTE: A public figure must prove actual malice in order to prevail in a defamation action.
public official
a public office the nature of which requires that in order for the person to prevail in a defamation action he or she must show actual malice on the part of the defendant compare public figure
Diffame
Evil name bad reputation defamation
Detractor
One who detracts a derogator a defamer
Infamize
To make infamous to defame
Slanderer
One who slanders a defamer a calumniator
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