Libel
volume
British pronunciation/lˈa‍ɪbə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈɫaɪbəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "libel"

Libel
01

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

02

a written statement in a legal case, outlining the harmful statements made against someone and what they seek from the court

to libel
01

to publish an incorrect statement in order to harm someone's good reputation

libel

n

libelous

adj

libelous

adj
example
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.
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