04-23-2008, 09:39 PM
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Audio Help /ˈslændər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[slan-der] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation ânoun 1.defamation; calumny: rumors full of slander. 2.a malicious, false, and defamatory statement or report: a slander against his good name. 3.Law. defamation by oral utterance rather than by writing, pictures, etc. âverb (used with object) 4.to utter slander against; defame. âverb (used without object) 5.to utter or circulate slander.
That is the definition of slander.
Following that.
Is calling someone openly gay to everyone, when they are infact not... slander?
I would think so.
Opinions?
Yes it does matter.
Audio Help /ˈslændər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[slan-der] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation ânoun 1.defamation; calumny: rumors full of slander. 2.a malicious, false, and defamatory statement or report: a slander against his good name. 3.Law. defamation by oral utterance rather than by writing, pictures, etc. âverb (used with object) 4.to utter slander against; defame. âverb (used without object) 5.to utter or circulate slander.That is the definition of slander.
Following that.
Is calling someone openly gay to everyone, when they are infact not... slander?
I would think so.
Opinions?
Yes it does matter.
