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Communication causing harm to reputation
[additional citation(s) needed] Defamation and related laws can encompass a variety of acts (from general defamation and insult – as applicable to every
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International Jewish organization
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), formerly known as the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, is a New York-based international advocacy organization
Anti-Defamation_League
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up defamation in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Defamation is a communication that injures a third party's reputation and causes a legally redressable
Defamation_(disambiguation)
American LGBT media monitoring group
Lesbian Anti-Defamation League (soon after changed to "Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation" after legal pressure by the Anti-Defamation League), GLAAD
GLAAD
Defamation and sexual-assault lawsuits
defamation case". BBC. December 14, 2024. Sisak, Michael. "ABC agrees to give $15 million to Donald Trump's presidential library to settle defamation
E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump
E._Jean_Carroll_v._Donald_J._Trump
Stock short title used for legislation
Defamation Act 2001 The Defamation Act Amendment Act 1886 The Defamation Act 1901 (No 22) The Defamation (Amendment) Act 1909 (No 22) The Defamation Act
Defamation_Act
many countries are originally descended from English defamation law. The history of defamation law in England is somewhat obscure; civil actions for
English_defamation_law
Commonwealth jurisdictions
Canadian defamation law refers to defamation law as it stands in both common law and civil law jurisdictions in Canada. As with most Commonwealth jurisdictions
Canadian_defamation_law
Jewish-Australian community organisation to combat antisemitism
The Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) is a Jewish-Australian community organisation founded by B'nai B'rith to combat antisemitism in Australia. It was
Anti-Defamation_Commission
"Pit bull" Anti-Defamation League "German Soldier". Anti-Defamation League. Retrieved February 19, 2024. "No Race Mixing". Anti-Defamation League. Retrieved
List of symbols designated by the ADL as hate symbols
List_of_symbols_designated_by_the_ADL_as_hate_symbols
South Korean legislation
Cyber defamation or cyber insult in South Korean law is a crime or civil tort consisting of defamation or insult committed through a telecommunications
South Korean cyber defamation law
South_Korean_cyber_defamation_law
Tort law concept
Unintentional defamation occurs where a work of fiction contains a character that coincidentally shares a name or other recognizable characteristics with
Unintentional_defamation
to commencing defamation proceedings. Section 12B(1) of the Defamation Act states: (1) An aggrieved person cannot commence defamation proceedings unless—
Defamation_in_Australia
Australian former soldier (born 1978)
appearance at court to testify against Roberts-Smith in the defamation trial. The defamation trial, expected to last for ten weeks, commenced in June 2021
Ben_Roberts-Smith
Subject of UN resolutions from 1999 to 2013
resolutions entitled "Combating defamation of religions". In 2005, Yemen introduced a resolution entitled "Combating Defamation of Religions" in the General
Defamation of religion and the United Nations
Defamation_of_religion_and_the_United_Nations
2009 Israeli documentary film
dissent against Israel. A major focus of the film is the Anti-Defamation League. Defamation won Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2009 Asia Pacific Screen
Defamation_(film)
2010 studio album by Plan B
Official website The Defamation of Strickland Banks at AllMusic The Defamation of Strickland Banks at Discogs (list of releases) The Defamation of Strickland
The Defamation of Strickland Banks
The_Defamation_of_Strickland_Banks
United Kingdom law reforming defamation law in England & Wales
The Defamation Act 2013 (c. 26) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which changed English defamation law on issues of the right to freedom
Defamation_Act_2013
Topics referred to by the same term
Defamer may refer to: One who defames Defamer.com This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Defamer. If an internal link incorrectly
Defamer
Legal concept
of proof in defamation actions is thus higher in the case of a public figure than in the case of an ordinary person. The tort of defamation depends on
Public_figure
Polish right-wing nationalist organization
Defamation (Polish: Fundacja Reduta Dobrego Imienia – Polska Liga Przeciw Zniesławieniom, lit. 'Good Name Redoubt – Polish League Against Defamation')
Polish League Against Defamation
Polish_League_Against_Defamation
Limitation on freedom of speech in the US
making a defamation claim for these statements do not need to prove that the statement caused them actual damages. (See section Defamation per se.) Laws
United_States_defamation_law
Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni dispute since 2024
disagreements rather than misconduct. In December 2024, he filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, and in January 2025, filed a $400
It_Ends_with_Us_controversy
adjudicating defamation claims. The Punjab Defamation Act 2024 has been challenged in the Lahore High Court. The petitioners claim that the new defamation law
Punjab_Defamation_Act_2024
Dutch criminal law
publicizing it. When defamation is committed by means of a document, illustration or audio recording, it is called libel (smaadschrift). Defamation and libel belong
Defamation (Dutch criminal law)
Defamation_(Dutch_criminal_law)
American-Canadian executive (born 1955)
Burke files defamation lawsuit over Internet 'lies'". Toronto: Toronto Star. Retrieved April 27, 2013. Matthew Lee (April 17, 2014). "Defamation, Celebrities
Brian_Burke_(ice_hockey)
American actor (born 1963)
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's defamation trial". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 21, 2022. "Johnny Depp Seeks Defamation Trial Delay Because of 'Fantastic
Johnny_Depp
Topics referred to by the same term
Anti-Defamation League is an international Jewish organization based in the US. Anti-Defamation League may also refer to: American Italian Anti-Defamation
Anti-Defamation League (disambiguation)
Anti-Defamation_League_(disambiguation)
Organization established in 1967
associated with the Mafia. The American Italian Anti-Defamation League were sued by the original Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish organization founded to discredit
American Italian Anti-Defamation League
American_Italian_Anti-Defamation_League
2022 defamation trial of American actors
allegations of defamation between formerly married American actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Depp, as plaintiff, filed a complaint of defamation against defendant
Depp_v._Heard
American actress (born 1986)
each other of domestic abuse and engaged in two lengthy and high-profile defamation cases, the English Depp v. NGN trial where the court ruled that Depp engaged
Amber_Heard
International Jewish service organization
section, called the B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC). It is dedicated to eliminating the defamation of Jewish people, combating racism, intolerance
B'nai_B'rith
American comedian and social media personality (born 1982)
The Baddest For Defamation Following "Gay Rumors"". VIBE.com. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-08-03. "Soulja Boy Sues Tasha K For Defamation Over Interview
Tasha_K
2010–11 concert tour by Plan B
The Defamation of Strickland Banks Tour was a concert tour by British musician Plan B in support of his second studio album The Defamation of Strickland
The Defamation of Strickland Banks Tour
The_Defamation_of_Strickland_Banks_Tour
sexual misconduct, followed by a 2017 defamation lawsuit after Trump accused her of lying (she withdrew her defamation case in 2021). The allegations by Ivana
Donald Trump sexual misconduct allegations
Donald_Trump_sexual_misconduct_allegations
American religious leader (born 1933)
Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam sued the Anti-Defamation League and the Simon Wiesenthal Center for defamation damages in the amount of USD $4.8 billion,
Louis_Farrakhan
Delhi High Court civil defamation case
International v. Wikimedia Foundation (CS(OS) 524/2024) is an ongoing civil defamation case in India. ANI Media Private Limited, the parent company of news agency
Asian News International v. Wikimedia Foundation
Asian_News_International_v._Wikimedia_Foundation
313–325. ISSN 0020-5893. V.T.H.D. (1962). "Civil Proceedings for Defamation: The Defamation Act, 1961". Irish Jurist. 28/29 (1): 1–4. ISSN 0021-1273. Hamill
Defamation Act (Northern Ireland) 1955
Defamation_Act_(Northern_Ireland)_1955
American mafia organization
The Italian-American Civil Rights League (IACRL) was an American political advocacy group formed in New York City in April 1970. William Santoro, a defense
Italian-American Civil Rights League
Italian-American_Civil_Rights_League
Court judge Colin Leis dismissed Brown's defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros but allowed Brown's defamation lawsuit against the woman who accused him
Legal_issues_of_Chris_Brown
Antisemitic internet slang term
to enter the mainstream through "glib, uninterrogated jokes". The Anti-Defamation League criticized the New York Times column, saying that teenage adoption
Goyslop
2026 film by Joe Carnahan
Jonathan Santana and Jason Smith, sued Matt Damon and Ben Affleck for defamation, claiming that their portrayal in the film made them look like "dirty
The_Rip_(film)
Director of the FBI since 2025
$5M Defamation Suit Tossed". The Texas Lawbook. Retrieved December 24, 2025. Winter, Tom (April 22, 2026). "Judge tosses Kash Patel's defamation suit
Kash_Patel
Symbols used by Nazis and neo-Nazis
Crossbones". Anti-Defamation League. Archived from the original on 21 January 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2008. "Wolfsangel". Anti-Defamation League. Archived
Nazi_symbolism
Indian educator (born 1993)
2026. "Rs. 2 crore defamation suit". exchange4media.com. Retrieved 8 June 2026. "'Aaj Tak' anchor Anjana Om Kashyap files defamation suit against Bihar
Khan_Sir
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
and Wales and Verbal injury. See English defamation law#Justification This section was repealed by the Defamation Act 2013. This section was repealed by
Defamation_Act_1952
American and Australian advocate (1983–2025)
civil defamation lawsuit against Alan Dershowitz in New York. That same month, Maria Farmer filed an affidavit in support of Giuffre's defamation suit
Virginia_Giuffre
American Neo-Nazi group
"Backgrounder: Goyim Defense League". Anti-Defamation League. Retrieved April 2, 2025. "2021 Hate Group Map". Anti-Defamation League. Retrieved August 13, 2025
Goyim_Defense_League
2025 series by Aryan Khan
and defamatory". The defamation case was scheduled for a hearing on 30 October 2025. However, the court dismissed the defamation case and ruled that the
The_Ba***ds_of_Bollywood
American lawyer (born 1984)
an American attorney known for representing actor Johnny Depp in the defamation case that he brought against his ex-wife Amber Heard. Vasquez was born
Camille_Vasquez
Australian defamation court case
Angel defamation case was a famous 1989 Australian court case that saw a Sydney food writer and newspaper lose $100,000 plus interest for defaming a restaurant
Blue_Angel_defamation_case
American lawyer
in Their Delaware Defamation Case Against Conservative Influencer". law.com. Retrieved 3 August 2025. "UnitedHealth Hires Defamation Firm After Doctor's
Tom_Clare_(lawyer)
American daily newspaper
which restricted the ability of public officials to sue the media for defamation. In 1971, The New York Times published the Pentagon Papers, an internal
The_New_York_Times
Affairs of President of the United States
battles with casino patrons, million-dollar real estate lawsuits, personal defamation lawsuits, and over 100 business tax disputes. He has also been accused
Personal and business legal affairs of Donald Trump
Personal_and_business_legal_affairs_of_Donald_Trump
Bias allegations and other controversies at Fox News
filed a $2.7 billion defamation suit against the network and the three hosts. On March 26, 2021, Dominion filed a $1.6 billion defamation suit against the
Fox_News_controversies
Nigerian social media influencer (born 1994)
residence on defamation charges related to a social media exposé. Otse was questioned by police on June 30, 2024, regarding defamation allegations and
VeryDarkMan
American journalist (born 1943)
" She also advised Tawkify's matchmaking team. Carroll sued Trump for defamation and battery in the United States District Court for the Southern District
E._Jean_Carroll
Anonymous complaints website
February 2011 Dr Janice Duffy filed defamation proceedings in South Australia. In 2015, Duffy prevailed in her defamation case against Google for serving
Ripoff_Report
American attorney and politician (born 1944)
in $148m defamation case". www.bbc.com. Gedeon, Joseph (January 7, 2025). "Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court over response to defamation judgment"
Rudy_Giuliani
American singer (born 1998)
State College, Pennsylvania. In November 2025, Wilkins filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against Samuel Parker, a former banker and social media influencer
Alexis_Wilkins
2023 removal of a Lok Sabha member
two-year imprisonment, on the accusation of defaming the Modi surname and the BJP. The conviction and defamation raised an alarm about the state of democracy
Disqualification of Rahul Gandhi
Disqualification_of_Rahul_Gandhi
American attorney (born 1950)
regarding the film's broadcast. As Jackson is dead, HBO cannot be sued for defamation. Instead, the estate claimed HBO had violated a 1992 agreement never to
John_Branca
Canadian rapper and singer (born 1986)
Group, alleging defamation at Super Bowl". The Guardian. Retrieved April 19, 2025. Katersky, Aaron (October 9, 2025). "Drake's defamation case against record
Drake_(musician)
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
for defamation over his denial. Carroll sued him again in 2022 for battery and further defamation. He was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation and
Donald_Trump
Electronic voting systems company
one or both companies threatened legal action for defamation. In January 2021, it filed defamation lawsuits against former Trump campaign lawyers Sidney
Dominion_Voting_Systems
University Press, 2003. p.52. ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI B'RITH, Appellant, v. NATIONAL MEXICAN AMERICAN ANTI-DEFAMATION COMMITTEE, INC., et al. - 510
National Mexican-American Anti-Defamation Committee
National_Mexican-American_Anti-Defamation_Committee
Father of a Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim and target of online hate speech
Defamation". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2019. "Sandy Hook families v Alex Jones: Defamation case
Leonard_Pozner
group was partially responsible for the decision to categorize the Anti-Defamation League as an unreliable source on topics related to the Israeli–Palestinian
Wikipedia and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict
Wikipedia_and_the_Israeli–Palestinian_conflict
2022 murder in County Offaly, Ireland
BBC for defamation". Irish Independent. Retrieved 5 August 2024. Brennan, Cianan (3 August 2024). "Partner of Ashling Murphy takes defamation case against
Murder_of_Ashling_Murphy
Strategy used to evade libel lawsuits
the use of the small penis rule would be ineffective to defend against defamation lawsuits. The reasons given are that the statement that a person has a
Small_penis_rule
Businessman and public official (born 1971)
Nazi salute in Germany, where making such gestures is illegal. The Anti-Defamation League said it was not a Nazi salute, but other Jewish organizations disagreed
Elon_Musk
American musician (born 1969)
Evan Rachel Wood for defamation". The A.V. Club. Retrieved March 3, 2022. Yang, Maya (March 2, 2022). "Marilyn Manson files defamation suit against sexual
Marilyn_Manson
American white supremacist hate group
ministers such as Reinhold Niebuhr, the Jewish Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith (now the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the National Association for the
Ku_Klux_Klan
1964 United States Supreme Court case
the ability of public officials to sue for defamation. The decision held that if a plaintiff in a defamation lawsuit is a public official or candidate
New York Times Co. v. Sullivan
New_York_Times_Co._v._Sullivan
False claims about Jews and Judaism
Anti-Semitism". Anti-Defamation League. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. "Panthers Blame Jews for Congresswoman's Defeat". Anti-Defamation League. 25
Antisemitic_trope
American musician
Room) For Defamation Over Abuse Allegations". Stereogum. Retrieved June 24, 2024. Strauss, Matthew (October 2, 2024). "Mo Troper Settles Defamation Lawsuit
Mo_Troper
American radio host (born 1974)
defamation lawsuits due to these lies. On April 16, 2018 Leonard Pozner and Veronique De La Rosa, parents of victim Noah Pozner, filed a defamation suit
Alex_Jones
American financial influencer (born 1958)
former Chief Marketing Officer of Cardone Capital, filed a $1 billion defamation lawsuit against Grant Cardone and Cardone Capital. The lawsuit alleged
Grant_Cardone
Antisemitic conspiracy theory invoking the medieval Khazars
Era". ADL. Anti-Defamation League. Retrieved 25 August 2025. "Myth – Jews Use Christian Blood for Religious Rituals". ADL. Anti-Defamation League. Retrieved
Khazarian_Mafia
American white supremacist (born 1950)
control of academia, the press, and the financial system. In 2013, the Anti-Defamation League called Duke "perhaps America's most well-known racist and anti-Semite"
David_Duke
American charitable organization
copyright infringement lawsuit against Wikimedia Sweden. On June 20, 2014, a defamation lawsuit (Law Division civil case No. L-1400-14) involving Wikipedia editors
Wikimedia_Foundation
British far-right activist (born 1982)
show violence by a Muslim gang. He was warned about legal action for defamation. In response to allegations from Robinson's supporters that this warning
Tommy_Robinson
have no authority to prohibit the event. Defamation is a crime only if the target is a private person. Defamation of corporations is never a crime unless
Freedom_of_speech_by_country
2017 neo-Nazi propaganda film
chat, sometimes multiple times per day. "Europa The Last Battle". Anti-Defamation League. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March
Europa:_The_Last_Battle
American conservative political commentator (born 1969)
leaving in 2020. In the 2021 Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News Network defamation lawsuit, Carlson was among the hosts named for broadcasting false statements
Tucker_Carlson
1996 unsolved murder in Boulder, Colorado, US
behalf in 1999. Defamation suits have been filed by the Ramseys and their friends against several unnamed media outlets. A defamation suit was filed in
Killing_of_JonBenét_Ramsey
British businessman based in Thailand (born 1963)
company that issues the Tether stablecoin. Harborne is known for filing a defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for reporting related to his work
Christopher_Harborne
British musician and actor (born 1983)
Defamation of Strickland Banks (2010) Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose (2018) Who Needs Actions When You Got Words Tour (2006–2007) The Defamation
Plan_B_(musician)
2018–onwards Pakistani harassment and defamation cases
On 23 June 2018, Ali Zafar filed a civil defamation suit of Rs. 100 crore against Shafi under the Defamation Ordinance 2002, claiming that Shafi had caused
Ali_Zafar_vs._Meesha_Shafi
Legal issues of Andrew and Tristan Tate
hiding after a campaign of online harassment, and the brothers filed a defamation lawsuit, claiming US$5 million in damages against one of the accusers
Legal affairs of the Tate brothers
Legal_affairs_of_the_Tate_brothers
News division of ABC
In March 2024, Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos for defamation, alleging that Stephanopoulos's statements
ABC_News_(United_States)
Singer and musician (born 1972)
In August 2023, Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni sued Molko for defamation after he called her a "fascist racist" while performing at the Sonic Park
Brian_Molko
American author and editor (born 1988)
for (1) False Light and (2) Defamation Per Se" (PDF). Cho, Winston (29 August 2022). "'Inventing Anna' Ignites Defamation Suit Against Netflix". Hollywood
Rachel_DeLoache_Williams
American actor and filmmaker (born 1978)
terminated from his position Santana filed a lawsuit against Franco for defamation; Santana claimed that Franco's comments were false and had led to his
James_Franco
Irish local councillor
"actively trying to evade" service of defamation proceedings brought against her by him. He claims that he was defamed in comments posted on Twitter and Facebook
Jimmy_Guerin
2021 defamation lawsuit in the US
Systems v. Fox News Network (colloquially Dominion v. Fox) was a U.S. defamation lawsuit filed in March 2021 by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News
Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News Network
Dominion_Voting_Systems_v._Fox_News_Network
American lawyer
Palin's defamation lawsuit against New York Times". cnn.com. CNN. Retrieved 7 October 2022. Melendez, Steven. "Away luggage hires defamation law firm
Libby_Locke
Swedish politician (born 1987)
embroiled in a criminal investigation for defamation, in which Busch pleaded guilty to a charge of grave defamation, resulting in probation and a SEK 60,000
Ebba_Busch
2024 film by Justin Baldoni
emotional distress. Baldoni's former publicist Stephanie Jones also filed a defamation lawsuit which alleged that her former employee Jennifer Abel and crisis
It_Ends_with_Us_(film)
Australian-American business magnate (born 1931)
supporter of Israel and its domestic policies. In October 2010, the Anti-Defamation League in New York City presented Murdoch with its International Leadership
Rupert_Murdoch
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Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Peace
Boy/Male
Hebrew
Happy.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Very Swift; Lord Brahma
Boy/Male
Hindu
One who wins heart, Highly respected
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Immortal Religion
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from places in Lancashire and Sussex. The former seems from the present-day distribution of the surname to be the major source, and is named from Old English scingel ‘shingle(s)’ + tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’; the latter gets its name from Old English sengel ‘burnt clearing’ + tūn.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Risen; Ascended
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, French, Hebrew, Jewish, Muslim
Jacob's Youngest Son; Son of the Right Hand; Son of the South
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Traditional
Given by the Gods
Surname or Lastname
English (widespread, but especially common in the West Midlands)
English (widespread, but especially common in the West Midlands) : topographic name for someone who lived in a white house, from Middle English whit ‘white’ + hous ‘house’, or a habitational name from a place named with these elements, as for example Whittas in Cumbria.
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v. i.
To spread defamation, written or printed; -- with against.
n.
Formerly, defamation generally, whether oral or written; in modern usage, defamation by words spoken; utterance of false, malicious, and defamatory words, tending to the damage and derogation of another; calumny. See the Note under Defamation.
a.
Containing defamation; injurious to reputation; calumnious; slanderous; as, defamatory words; defamatory writings.
n.
Evil name; bad reputation; defamation.
n.
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.
n.
Fig.: A blackening; defamation.
n.
The act of traducing; misrepresentation; ill-founded censure; defamation; calumny.