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libel
n
libelous
adj
libelous
adj
Example
The journalist faced charges of libel for falsely accusing the businessman of fraud in an article.
To win a libel case, the plaintiff must prove that the defamatory statements were made with malicious intent or reckless disregard for the truth.
The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, awarding damages for the emotional distress and financial loss caused by the libel.
The celebrity sued the tabloid for libel after it published false and damaging statements about her personal life.
The lawyer meticulously drafted the libel to clearly outline the instances of defamation and their impact on the plaintiff's professional standing.