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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Libel :: Libel (n.) A brief writing of any kind, esp. a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc..
Libelluloid :: Libelluloid (a.) Like or pertaining to the dragon flies.
Calumniate :: Calumniate (v. t.) To accuse falsely and maliciously of a crime or offense, or of something disreputable; to slander; to libel..
Libelled :: Libelled () of Libe.
Libel :: Libel (n.) The crime of issuing a malicious defamatory publication.
Libeled :: Libeled (imp. & p. p.) of Libe.
Accusatory :: Accusatory (a.) Pertaining to, or containing, an accusation; as, an accusatory libel..
Libelling :: Libelling () of Libe.
Inflammatory :: Inflammatory (a.) Tending to excite anger, animosity, tumult, or sedition; seditious; as, inflammatory libels, writings, speeches, or publications..
Libel :: Libel (n.) A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of his cause of action, and of the relief he seeks..
Belibel :: Belibel (v. t.) To libel or traduce; to calumniate.
Presentment :: Presentment (n.) The notice taken by a grand jury of any offence from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of indictment laid before them, as, the presentment of a nuisance, a libel, or the like; also, an inquisition of office and indictment by a grand jury; an official accusation presented to a tribunal by the grand jury in an indictment, or the act of offering an indictment; also, the indictment itself..
Interlibel :: Interlibel (v. t.) To libel mutually.
Libeler :: Libeler (n.) One who libels.
Libel :: Libel (v. i.) To spread defamation, written or printed; -- with against..
Libel :: Libel (v. t.) To proceed against by filing a libel, particularly against a ship or goods..
Scandalous :: Scandalous (a.) Defamatory; libelous; as, a scandalous story..
Libel :: Libel (v. t.) To defame, or expose to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule, by a writing, picture, sign, etc.; to lampoon..
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..
Libelant :: Libelant (n.) One who libels; one who institutes a suit in an ecclesiastical or admiralty court.
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