Writing false or malicious words intended to damage a person's character is called:
A) character assassination.
B) bad faith.
C) slander.
D) libel.

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Libel refers to the act of publishing false statements in written form that harm a person's reputation. Slander involves spoken statements, while character assassination can be a broader term not limited to legal definitions. Bad faith doesn't specifically relate to defamation.

Writing False or Malicious Words Intended to Damage a Person's