What is the term for publishing an intentionally false written statement that is damaging to a person's or an organization's reputation?
A)discrimination
B)libel
C)slander
D)harassment

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Libel refers to intentionally publishing false written statements that harm someone's reputation. Discrimination, harassment, and slander may also harm a person's reputation but they do not necessarily involve false statements. Discrimination involves unfair treatment based on certain characteristics, harassment includes unwanted and offensive behavior towards someone, and slander involves intentionally false spoken statements.

What Is the Term for Publishing an Intentionally False Written