libel

• Substantiv, das eine falsche und böswillige schriftliche oder veröffentlichte Aussage bezeichnet, die den Ruf einer Person schädigt, oder eine auf einer solchen Aussage beruhende Klage.

A noun referring to a false and malicious written or published statement that damages a person's reputation, or the legal claim based on such a statement.

1. Defamatory statementC1formallegal

   A false and malicious written or published statement that damages a person's reputation.

   Verleumdung

   • The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false accusations.
   • He filed a libel case against the magazine for defaming his character.
   • Libel laws protect individuals from harmful and untrue publications.

   Synonymeaspersioncalumnycharacter assassinationdefamationdenigrationsmearvilification

2. Legal claimC2formallegal

   A written statement filed by a plaintiff in court explaining the alleged defamation and the remedy sought.

   Klage wegen Verleumdung

   • The lawyer drafted a libel outlining the damages caused by the false article.
   • The court reviewed the libel to determine the validity of the claim.
   • In the libel, the plaintiff demanded compensation for reputational harm.

   Synonymebillcomplaintpetitionpleading

• Verb, das die Veröffentlichung einer falschen Aussage bezeichnet, die den Ruf einer Person schädigt. Es bedeutet, über jemanden oder etwas unwahre und rufschädigende Behauptungen zu verbreiten.

A verb meaning to publish a false statement that damages a person's reputation.

1. Publish defamatory statementsC1formallegal

   To publish a false written or printed statement that damages a person's reputation.

   Verleumderische Aussagen veröffentlichen

   • The newspaper was sued for libeling the politician.
   • He claimed the article libeled his character.
   • The author was accused of libeling several public figures.

   Synonymecalumniatedefamemalignsmeartraducevilify