When is a statement likely to be considered slander?

A statement is likely to be considered slander when it is spoken to a group of people. Slander specifically refers to the oral communication of false statements that damage a person's reputation. This distinguishes it from libel, which pertains to written or recorded defamation. In this context, if someone makes a damaging false statement vocally, especially in a public setting, it falls under slander.

While written statements, like those that might be broadcast on television or sent via text, can lead to libelous claims, the nature of slander is inherently tied to spoken words. The specific accusation involves the medium of spoken communication, which is critical in distinguishing slander from other forms of defamation.