§ 3–501
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-501 (2026)
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 5. Defamation
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Any word spoken falsely and maliciously and likely to injure a woman’s character or reputation for chastity is slander.