libel

noun (libel — uncountable; a libel, libels); verb (libel, libels, libelled, libelling — UK; libeled, libeling — US)

«libel» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(law) A false written or published statement that damages a person's good name. tree →
(verb) To publish something false that harms someone's reputation. tree →

In the lessons

In law and the news: people sue newspapers for libel. It is linked to honesty and ethics: saying untrue harmful things about someone is wrong and can be against the law. Libel is written (or in print, online, on TV); slander is spoken.

Examples

The singer sued the newspaper for libel. tree →
Writing lies about someone online can be libel. tree →
The judge said the article was a libel. tree →
He was accused of libelling his neighbour. tree →
Truth is a defence against libel. tree →
The paper had to pay a large sum for the libel. tree →

Note

Do not confuse with «label» (a tag with information) or «liable» (responsible by law). Libel = written; slander = spoken; both are called defamation. UK spelling doubles l: libelled.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «libel» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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