 libel |
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| 1. | [ verb ] make slanderous statements against | |
| Examples: | "The paper was accused of libeling him" |
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| Related terms: | defame defamer | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (law,civil law) the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defammation) and any relief he seeks | |
| Related terms: | complaint law | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (law) a tort consisting of false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person | |
| Related terms: | defamation tort law | |
| Similar spelling: |
Liebel Liebl lively liable Leibel |
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