Libel \Li"bel\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Libeled (-b[e^]ld) or
Libelled; p. pr. & vb. n. Libeling or Libelling.]
1. To defame, or expose to public hatred, contempt, or
ridicule, by a writing, picture, sign, etc.; to lampoon.
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Some wicked wits have libeled all the fair. --Pope.
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2. (Law) To proceed against by filing a libel, particularly
against a ship or goods.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
libel
n 1: a tort consisting of false and malicious publication printed
for the purpose of defaming a living person
2: the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of
action (the defammation) and any relief he seeks
v : print slanderous statements against; "The newspaper was
accused of libeling him"
[also: libelling, libelled]
WordNet (r) 2.0
libelling
See libel
WordNet (r) 2.0
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