>>It is my understanding that "slander" is defined as the spoken word and "libel" is defined as the written word. SH You are correct. slan·der (slndr) n. Law. <b>Oral communication</b> of false statements injurious to a person's reputation. li·bel (lbl) Law n. A false publication in <b>writing, printing, or typewriting or in signs or pictures</b> that maliciously damages a person's reputation. You go girl! MB