libel

• Sustantivo que designa una declaración falsa y maliciosa por escrito o publicada que daña la reputación de una persona, o la acción judicial basada en dicha declaración.

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.

   Difamación escrita

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaspersioncalumnycharacter assassinationdefamationdenigrationsmearvilification

2. Legal claimC2formallegal

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

   Demanda por difamación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbillcomplaintpetitionpleading

• Verbo que significa publicar una declaración falsa que daña la reputación de una persona.

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.

   Difamar por escrito

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

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