Spoken Words That Are Known to Be False and Harmful

question 55

Multiple Choice

Spoken words that are known to be false and harmful to a person's reputation are an example of

• A)libel.
• B)slander.
• C)blasphemy.
• D)obscenity.
• E)symbolic speech.

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