What is the definition of defimation of character?

Question

What is the definition of defimation of character?

Answer 1

I think the word is "defamation."  Defamation of character means to defame someones character, that is to say or write things so that others would think badly of the person.    

Answer 2

if someone else destroys your reputation

Answer 3

"In law, defamation (also called calumny, libel, slander, and vilification) is the communication of a statement that makes a false claim, expressly stated or implied to be factual, that may give an individual, business, product, group, government or nation a negative image. Slander refers to a malicious, false, and defamatory statement or report, while libel refers to any other form of communication such as written words or images."