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   libel

   /ˈlʌɪbl/

   noun

   • 1. a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation: "he was found guilty of a libel on a Liverpool inspector of taxes"
   • ▪ the action or crime of publishing a libel: "she sued two newspapers for libel"
   • ▪ a false and typically malicious statement about a person.
   • ▪ a thing that brings undeserved discredit on a person by misrepresentation.
   • 2. (in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) a plaintiff's written declaration.

   verb

   • 1. defame (someone) by publishing a libel: "the jury found that he was libelled by a newspaper"
   • ▪ make a false and typically malicious statement about.
   • 2. (in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) bring a suit against: "if a ship does you any injury you libel the ship"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the general sense ‘a document, a written statement’): via Old French from Latin libellus, diminutive of liber ‘book’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. libeller noun

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   What is considered libel?

   • When someone makes a disparaging or derogatory statement about someone in print, or through signs or pictures, it is considered to be libel, which is against the law. In order to be considered libel, a statement must be untrue, as everyone has a right to speak truth about other people. Additionally, people have a right to speak their opinions.

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   What is the difference between libel and slander?

   • Libel is when the false statement is written – like in a newspaper or in a social media post. Slander is when the false statement is spoken. You do not need to be specifically named in the false statement to be a victim of defamation. But the statement must allow you to be identified. Defamation cases are on the increase

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   Is libel a form of defamation?

   • In order to be considered libel, a statement must be untrue, as everyone has a right to speak truth about other people. Additionally, people have a right to speak their opinions. Both libel and slander are forms of defamation of character, differing only in the way the person making the damaging remarks goes about it.

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   Where did libel come from?

   • Origin: 1250-1300 Middle English Libel is one form of defamation, which is the damaging of someone’s good reputation or character. When someone makes a disparaging or derogatory statement about someone in print, or through signs or pictures, it is considered to be libel, which is against the law.

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   LIBEL definition: 1. a piece of writing that contains bad and false things about a person: 2. to write and publish…. Learn more.

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   Libel is a written or oral defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression of someone. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and legal aspects of libel from Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

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   Dec 19, 2015 · Libel is the defamation of a person's character by written or printed words or pictures. Learn the difference between libel and slander, how to prove libel, and what remedies are available for libel victims.

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   Libel is a type of defamation when the false statement is written, such as in a newspaper or a social media post. Learn the impact, examples and defences of libel and slander, and how to seek compensation if you are a victim.

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   Libel is a written or published statement that harms the reputation of a person or organization. Learn how to use the word in different contexts, compare it with slander, and see examples of libel lawsuits and cases.

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   the act or crime of publishing or broadcasting a defamatory statement: The author was convicted of libel and sentenced to a yearlong jail term. a formal written declaration or statement, as one containing the allegations of a plaintiff or the grounds of a charge.

10. www.lexisnexis.co.uk › legal › glossaryLibel Definition | Legal Glossary | LexisNexis

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    What does Libel mean? A defamatory statement made or conveyed in some permanent form and relating to someone other than the person to whom it relates. At common law, libel has been extended to include motion pictures and by statute it has been extended to include theatrical productions and radio and television broadcasts.