Abusive and Insulting Language

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This is Article 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Abusive and Insulting Language.” It is part of Chapter 9 “Crimes Against Peace and Order”, which is part of Title 18.2 “Crimes and Offenses Generally”.

It’s comprised of the following 2 sections.

§ 18.2-416 Punishment for using abusive language to another
§ 18.2-417 Slander and libel