45-2-2. Libel and slander defined.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Libel" means a malicious defamation, expressed either by printing or by signs or
pictures or the like, tending to blacken the memory of one who is dead, or to impeach the
honesty, integrity, virtue or reputation, or publish the natural defects of one who is alive, and
thereby to expose him to public hatred, contempt or ridicule.
(2) "Slander" means any libel communicated by spoken words.
Amended by Chapter 134, 1975 General Session
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