Libel: Libel is a form of defamation that involves written or printed false statements that harm someone's reputation.
Slander: Slander is another form of defamation but it refers specifically to spoken false statements that damage someone's reputation.
Public Figure: Public figures are individuals who have gained notoriety or fame in society due to their profession or involvement in public matters. They often have different standards of proof when pursuing defamation claims because they have voluntarily entered into public life.