1. A 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 defamation) and any relief he seeks

1. Print slanderous statements against
   "The newspaper was accused of libeling him"

Derived forms: libeling, libeled, libelling, libelled, libels

See also: libeler [US], libelous [US]

Type of: asperse, besmirch, calumniate, calumniation, calumny, complaint, defamation, defame, denigrate, hatchet job, obloquy, slander, smear, smirch, sully, traducement

Encyclopedia: Libel

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