Definition of libel

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Libel (v. t.) To defame, or expose to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule, by a writing, picture, sign, etc.; to lampoon..

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Pronounce :: Pronounce (v. t.) To declare or affirm; as, he pronounced the book to be a libel; he pronounced the act to be a fraud..
Libeling :: Libeling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Libe.
Libel :: Libel (n.) A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of his cause of action, and of the relief he seeks..
Accusatory :: Accusatory (a.) Pertaining to, or containing, an accusation; as, an accusatory libel..
Libel :: Libel (v. i.) To spread defamation, written or printed; -- with against..
Libel :: Libel (n.) A brief writing of any kind, esp. a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc..
Belibel :: Belibel (v. t.) To libel or traduce; to calumniate.
Interlibel :: Interlibel (v. t.) To libel mutually.
Libel :: Libel (n.) 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..
Libelluloid :: Libelluloid (a.) Like or pertaining to the dragon flies.
Libelous :: Libelous (a.) Containing or involving a libel; defamatory; containing that which exposes some person to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule; as, a libelous pamphlet..
Libel :: Libel (n.) Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
Libel :: Libel (v. t.) To proceed against by filing a libel, particularly against a ship or goods..
Scandalize :: Scandalize (v. t.) To reproach; to libel; to defame; to slander.
Libelist :: Libelist (n.) A libeler.
Scandalous :: Scandalous (a.) Defamatory; libelous; as, a scandalous story..
Libeled :: Libeled (imp. & p. p.) of Libe.
Inflammatory :: Inflammatory (a.) Tending to excite anger, animosity, tumult, or sedition; seditious; as, inflammatory libels, writings, speeches, or publications..
Libel :: Libel (n.) The crime of issuing a malicious defamatory publication.
Libelant :: Libelant (n.) One who libels; one who institutes a suit in an ecclesiastical or admiralty court.
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