Libel ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Libel ( noun )

1. A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation.
2. The act of publishing such a statement.

Origin:

From middle english libelle, from old french libel, from latin libellus ("little book, pamphlet"), diminutive of liber ("boo.k")

Examples:

1. The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false statements about the politician.
2. The journalist was accused of libel for writing an article that damaged the company's reputation.
3. The company filed a libel suit against the newspaper for publishing false information.
4. The writer was found guilty of libel for writing a false article.
5. Libel laws are in place to protect an individual's reputation.

(As a verb)

Libel ( verb )

1. A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation.
2. The act of publishing such a statement.

Origin:

From middle english libelle, from old french libel, from latin libellus ("little book, pamphlet"), diminutive of liber ("boo.k")

Examples:

1. The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false statements about the politician.
2. The journalist was accused of libel for writing an article that damaged the company's reputation.
3. The company filed a libel suit against the newspaper for publishing false information.
4. The writer was found guilty of libel for writing a false article.
5. Libel laws are in place to protect an individual's reputation.