'Defamation' definitions:
Definition of 'Defamation'
From: GCIDE
- Defamation \Def`a*ma"tion\, n. [OE. diffamacioun, F. diffamation. See Defame.] Act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another; slander; detraction; calumny; aspersion. [1913 Webster]
- Note: In modern usage, written defamation bears the title of libel, and oral defamation that of slander. --Burrill. [1913 Webster]