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Defamation by...

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Defamation by spoken words or gestures is knows as ___________________.

A

innuendo

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B

slander

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C

libel

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D

none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B slander
Slander is a legal term that is used to describe the use of language for the purpose of harming the reputation of a person. This can take the form of introducing false statement or comments and represent them as truth. Slander is not only limited to verbal or written communication, but can also be done through body language or gestures.

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