libel - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
libel
Definition (noun) a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
Definition (noun) the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
Definition (verb) print slanderous statements against
Example Sentence
The newspaper was accused of libeling him
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for libel
libel is close to label.WE always tend to LABEL people by their shortcomings,
thus libel=defamatory statement
First LIE about somebody and then ring the BELL to let everyone know!
sounds like rebel. a rebel will always make defamatory statements against ppl he is rebelling against
LIe aBout a person which will ELiminate his fame (LI B EL)
in a way antonym of bible, bible contains praise sentences about GOD, while libel is act of writing defamatory sentences
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