French Meaning of libel

diffamation

Other French words related to diffamation

Definitions and Meaning of libel in English

Wordnet

libel (n)

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

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

Wordnet

libel (v)

print slanderous statements against

Webster

libel (n.)

A brief writing of any kind, esp. a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.

Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.

A malicious publication expressed either in print or in writing, or by pictures, effigies, or other signs, tending to expose another to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule. Such publication is indictable at common law.

The crime of issuing a malicious defamatory publication.

A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of his cause of action, and of the relief he seeks.

Webster

libel (v. t.)

To defame, or expose to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule, by a writing, picture, sign, etc.; to lampoon.

To proceed against by filing a libel, particularly against a ship or goods.

Webster

libel (v. i.)

To spread defamation, written or printed; -- with against.

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