libel

nouns

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

libel

is derived from

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domain category

(law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought

domain category

the collection of rules imposed by authority

"civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

is a type of (narrower)

a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

libel

domain category

the collection of rules imposed by authority

"civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

is a type of (narrower)

(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based

print slanderous statements against

"The newspaper was accused of libeling him"

libel

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

"The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"