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What does libel mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word libel? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (countable) A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
  2. (uncountable) The act or crime of displaying such a statement publicly.
  3. (countable) Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
  4. (law, countable) A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of his cause of action, and of the relief he seeks.
  5. (countable) A brief writing of any kind, especially a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.
Verb
  1. (transitive) To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.
  2. (law) To proceed against (a ship, goods, etc.) by filing a libel.
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