What is the difference between libel and slander??

a. Libel is a written communication, and slander is an oral communication.
b. Libel is also a felony, but slander is not.
c. Libel requires that plaintiff prove malice on the part of the defendant, but slander does not.
d. Businesses can only sue for defamation based on libel, not slander.


ANSWER:
Libel is harmful and untruthful written criticism from the media that intends to damage someone. Slander is making false statements about private citizens that might damage their reputations.

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