In a recommendation letter, Nathan falsely accuses former employee Jacqueline of treating her supervisor disrespectfully. This action is considered to be
A)slander.
B)libel.
C)a little white lie.
D)legitimate.

Question

In a recommendation letter, Nathan falsely accuses former employee Jacqueline of treating her supervisor disrespectfully. This action is considered to be 
A)slander.
B)libel.
C)a little white lie.
D)legitimate.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Libel refers to a false written statement that damages a person's reputation. Since Nathan's accusation is in a written form (a recommendation letter), it is considered libel.

In a Recommendation Letter, Nathan Falsely Accuses Former Employee Jacqueline