Here's a breakdown:
* Defamation is a legal term for false and damaging statements about a person that are communicated to a third party.
* It can be either libel (written) or slander (spoken).
* To prove defamation, you must show that the statement was false, published (shared with others), damaging to your reputation, and made without justification.
It's important to note that defamation is a serious accusation and can have legal consequences for the person making the statement.