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libel
noun
verb
the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief they seek
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ˈlaɪbəl
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noun
the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief they seek
noun
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
verb
print slanderous statements against
“The newspaper was accused of libeling him”
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The newspaper was accused of libeling him