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The withdrawal or correction of a defamatory statement, which can mitigate damages in a defamation case.

Defamation that is spoken or transitory in nature.

A false statement presented as a fact that injures a party's reputation or character.

Complete immunity from defamation lawsuits, often provided to government officials during official proceedings.

An individual in the public eye who must prove actual malice on the part of the defendant to succeed in a defamation case.

A common law defense in defamation cases allowing for free expression of opinion on matters of public interest.

Statements considered so harmful that damages are presumed and do not have to be proven, typically including allegations of criminal conduct, a loathsome disease, professional incompetence, or sexual impropriety.

A requirement in defamation law where the plaintiff must prove that the defendant knew the statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth.

Defamation that is written, published or broadcasted and is more permanent in nature.