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Libel
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Meaning
Noun
●
A
written
or
pictorial
false
statement
which
unjustly
seeks
to
damage
someone's
reputation.
●
The
act
or
tort
of
displaying
such a
statement
publicly.
●
Any
defamatory
writing
; a
lampoon
; a satire.
●
In Law, Crime & Law:
A
written
declaration
or
statement
by the
plaintiff
of their
cause of action
, and of the
relief
they seek.
●
A
brief
writing
of any kind, especially a
declaration
,
bill
,
certificate
,
request
,
supplication
, etc.
Verb
●
To
defame
(someone), especially
in a manner
that
meets
the
legal
definition
of libel.
●
To
proceed
against (goods, a
ship
, etc.) by
filing
a
libel
claim.
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Origin
libel
English
libelle
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
libellus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Perjury
Defamatory
Plagiarism
Sedition
Tort
Treason
Harassment
Offence
Misrepresentation
Incitement
Infringement
Obscenity
Censure
Prosecution
Misconduct
Seditious
Offense
Fraud
Adultery
Trespass
Rape
Copyright
Extortion
Crime
Offences
Negligence
Propaganda
Blackmail
Acts
Blasphemy
Defendants
Speech
Accused
News
Act
Manslaughter
Theft
Forgery
Hate Speech
Copyright Infringement
Malicious Prosecution
Free Speech
Sexual Harassment
False Imprisonment
Hate Crime
Criminal Offence
Identity Theft
Personal Injury
Contempt Of Court
Obstruction Of Justice
Breach Of Contract
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Rhymes
Bible
Bible
Libel
Tribal
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