| Libel (libel) |
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| n. | (l***imacr]"b l) |
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| Li"bel |
| [L.
libellus a little book, pamphlet, libel, lampoon, dim. of
liber the liber or inner bark of a tree; also (because the
ancients wrote on this bark |
A brief writing of any kind, esp. a
declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.
Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a
satire.
A malicious publication
expressed either in print or in writing, or by pictures, effigies, or
other signs, tending to expose another to public hatred, contempt, or
ridicule. Such publication is indictable at common law.
The crime of issuing a
malicious defamatory publication.
A
written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of his cause of
action, and of the relief he seeks.
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To defame, or expose to
public hatred, contempt, or ridicule, by a writing, picture, sign,
etc.] to lampoon.
To proceed against by filing
a libel, particularly against a ship or goods.
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| Libel (libel) |
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| v. i. | (l***imacr]"bl) |
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| Li"bel |
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To spread defamation, written or printed; -- with
against.
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