What concept is involved when a statement that occurs in print is untrue and damages the reputation of a person, based on words found in magazine, newspaper, direct mail, or Internet reports?

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Libel is the defamation of a person's character or reputation through a false statement that is published in written form (such as a newspaper, magazine, or internet article). It differs from slander, which is verbal defamation. Libel can result in legal consequences for the individual or organization responsible for publishing the false statement.

What Concept Is Involved When a Statement That Occurs in Print