slander
Slander is a false spoken statement that is intended to damage someone's reputation. It is a legal term for defamation that occurs through speech rather than in writing.
例文
3 / 5The store owner was upset by the customer's slander about the food quality.
The store owner was upset by the customer's false spoken statements about the food quality.
The court heard evidence regarding the alleged slander during the political campaign.
The court heard evidence regarding the alleged false spoken statements during the political campaign.
Ignore him; he's just spreading slander because he's jealous of your success.
Ignore him; he is just spreading false spoken lies because he is jealous of your success.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Remember that 'S' is for Slander and 'S' is for Spoken.
クイックテスト
The man was sued for _____ after he lied about his neighbor's character during a live radio show.
正解！
正解は： slander
例文
The store owner was upset by the customer's slander about the food quality.
everydayThe store owner was upset by the customer's false spoken statements about the food quality.
The court heard evidence regarding the alleged slander during the political campaign.
formalThe court heard evidence regarding the alleged false spoken statements during the political campaign.
Ignore him; he's just spreading slander because he's jealous of your success.
informalIgnore him; he is just spreading false spoken lies because he is jealous of your success.
The distinction between libel and slander remains a cornerstone of modern tort law.
academicThe difference between written and spoken defamation remains a basic part of modern injury law.
The corporation took legal action against the former employee for slander.
businessThe company took legal action against the former worker for making false spoken claims.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
slander of title
False statements about someone's ownership of property
slander per se
Statements so harmful they are automatically considered slander without proving damage
actionable slander
False spoken words that are serious enough to be tried in court
よく混同される語
Slander refers to spoken defamation, while libel refers to written or published defamation.
使い方のコツ
Use 'slander' when the false statement is made through speech or sounds. In a legal sense, it is more difficult to prove than libel because speech is temporary.
よくある間違い
Many learners use 'slander' to describe lies found in newspapers or online; however, these are usually 'libel' because they are recorded or written.
覚え方のコツ
Remember that 'S' is for Slander and 'S' is for Spoken.
語源
From the Old French word 'esclandre', which developed from the Latin 'scandalum', meaning a cause of offense or stumbling block.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western legal systems, slander is a civil wrong that allows a person to seek financial compensation for damage to their reputation.
クイックテスト
The man was sued for _____ after he lied about his neighbor's character during a live radio show.
正解！
正解は： slander
関連語彙
lawの関連語
justice
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verdict
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trial
A1A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime. It involves a judge, and sometimes a jury, who listen to evidence and witnesses.
hearing
A1In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.
litigation
A1Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.
testimony
A1A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.
witness
A1A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.
crime
A1A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.
criminal
A1A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.
felony
A1A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.
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