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libel

/ˈlaɪbəl/

libelnoun

libels

/ˈlaɪbəl/

Translations

diffamationTerme juridique courant pour une atteinte écrite à la réputation.

The article was deemed libel because it contained false accusations.

L’article a été jugé diffamatoire parce qu’il contenait de fausses accusations.

Additional translations

libelleTerme juridique rare ou historique, surtout dans un contexte procédural.

Definitions

A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.

The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing an article with false information about the celebrity.

The act of writing or publishing such a statement.

He was accused of libel for the defamatory comments he posted online.

A formal written declaration by a plaintiff, especially in admiralty or ecclesiastical courts, setting forth the cause of action.

The shipowner filed a libel against the insurer for the loss of cargo.

Synonyms

defamation

character assassination

malicious falsehood

calumny

slander

libelverb

libeled

Past Simple

libeled

Past Participle

libeling

ing-form

/ˈlaɪ.bəl/

Translations

diffamerS’emploie pour une diffamation par écrit ou par publication.

The newspaper was sued for libeling the politician.

Le journal a été poursuivi pour avoir diffamé le politicien.

Additional translations

calomnierPlus fréquent dans la langue générale, mais moins précis juridiquement que diffamer.

Definitions

To publish a false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation.

The newspaper was sued for libeling the politician with unfounded accusations.

Synonyms

libeladjective

/ˈlaɪ.bəl/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to libel, e.g., 'libel action'.

Translations

diffamatoireSe dit d’un contenu ou d’une publication portant atteinte à la réputation.

The newspaper is facing a libel lawsuit for its story.

Le journal fait face à un procès pour diffamation à cause de son article.

Definitions

Relating to libel or defamation in writing, especially used before another noun.

The newspaper is facing a libel lawsuit for its story.

Synonyms

libellingnoun

libel

libels

/laɪˈbɛlɪŋ/

Translations

diffamationJuridique ; s’emploie pour une atteinte à la réputation par écrit.

The newspaper was sued for libelling the celebrity with unfounded accusations.

Le journal a été poursuivi pour diffamation de la célébrité par des accusations sans fondement.

Definitions

The act of making a false and malicious statement in written form that damages a person's reputation.

The newspaper was sued for libelling the celebrity with unfounded accusations.

Synonyms

libel

defamation

character assassination

malicious falsehood

false accusation