On Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:17:34 GMT, "retired54" wrote:


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When I use the term slander I am not using it in the sense of what
would make a good court case but rather a more generic meaning
of defaming, discrediting, or disgracing.

You used your own definition of slander and we called you on it. In doing
so; you committed slander. Don't worry; nobody cares.

olddog

The word slander isn't exclusively a legal term.

look up slander

From Merriam- Webster

1. to utter slander against : Defame
2. Malign
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From Dictionary Reference

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.
–verb (used with object) 4. to utter slander against; defame.
–verb (used without object) 5. to utter or circulate slander.
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As I said, the word slander is not exclusively a legal term.