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Slander

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A quick definition of Slander:

Term: Slander

Definition: Slander is when someone says something untrue about another person that harms their reputation. This is different from libel, which is when something untrue is written or published. In order to prove slander, the person who was harmed must show evidence that the false statement caused them harm.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Slander is when someone says something untrue about another person that harms their reputation. This is different from libel, which is when someone writes or publishes something untrue about another person. In a slander case, the person who was harmed must prove that they suffered damages because of the false statement.

  • A person tells others that their neighbor is a thief, even though they have no evidence to support this claim.
  • During a political campaign, one candidate spreads rumors about their opponent's personal life that are not true.

These examples illustrate how slander can harm a person's reputation and cause them to suffer damages. In the first example, the neighbor may lose friends or business opportunities because of the false accusation. In the second example, the candidate's reputation may be damaged, causing them to lose votes or support.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
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it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
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@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
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Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
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Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
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Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
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and the deadline is in like a week what is this
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I got the same NDLS email
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
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