libel
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libel Definition
(n)
a
tort
consisting
of
false
and
malicious
publication
printed
for
the
purpose
of
defaming
a
living
person
(n)
the
written
statement
of
a
plaintiff
explaining
the
cause
of
action
(
the
defammation
)
and
any
relief
he
seeks
(v)
print
slanderous
statements
against
; "
The
newspaper
was
accused
of
libeling
him
"
libel Synonyms
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