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What is the difference between libel and slander?
  1. There is no difference. They are both defamation.
  2. Libel is a published defamatory statement, while slander is a spoken defamatory statement.
  3. Libel applies to defamatory statements made about celebrities. Slander applies to defamatory statements made about politicians.
  4. Libel is more difficult to prove than slander.
  5. Libel requires a showing of financial loss and slander does not.
Explanation
Answer: B. The difference between libel and slander is that libel is a published defamatory statement, while slander is a spoken defamatory statement. Both libel and slander are forms of defamation. Truth is a defense to an accusation of libel or slander.
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