Meaning Of The Word Defamation

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What's The Definition Of Defamation?

defamation
uncountable noun: Defamation is the damaging of someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them.

defamation in American English
a defaming or being defamed; detraction, slander, or libel
noun: the act of defaming; false or unjustified injury of the good reputation of another, as by slander or libel; calumny

defamation in British English
noun: the injuring of a person's good name or reputation

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