libel

IPA: ɫˈaɪbʌɫ

(countable) A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
(uncountable) The act or tort of displaying such a statement publicly.
(countable) Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
(law, countable) A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of their cause of action, and of the relief they seek.
(countable) A brief writing of any kind, especially a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.

To defame (someone), especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.
To proceed against (goods, a ship, etc.) by filing a libel claim.

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