Legal dictionary
Slander
Oral defamation in which someone tells one or more persons a lie about another which lie will harm the reputation of the person defamed.
Damages for slander may be limited to actual (special) damages unless there is malicious intent. Where malicious intent is proven, the injured party will be entitled to recover general or even punitive damages.
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