WORD OF THE DAY LIBEL [lahy-buhl] Noun Meaning: 1. Law. a.defamation by written or printed words, pictures, or in anyform other than by spoken words or gestures. b. the act or crime of publishing it. c.a formal written declaration or statement, as one containingthe allegations of a plaintiff or the grounds of a charge. 2.anything that is defamatory or that maliciously or damaginglymisrepresents. Synonyms: • lying; malicious Antonyms: • praise; compliment Sample sentence: • He sued the newspaper for libel.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 01:17:45 +0000
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