### Question
Can you define what defamation means?


### Answer
**Defamation** is defined as the following in *28 U.S.C. § 4101*:

> any action or other proceeding for defamation, libel, slander, or similar claim alleging that forms of speech are false, have caused damage to reputation or emotional distress, have presented any person in a false light, or have resulted in criticism, dishonor, or condemnation of any person

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 4101*
  - Heading: **PART VI-PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS > CHAPTER 181-FOREIGN JUDGMENTS**

