Libels
/ˈlaɪbəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of libel, meaning defamatory statements made in a fixed medium, especially writing or print.
The newspapers published several libels against the politician.
- (v.) Third-person singular simple present indicative form of libel, meaning to compose or publish a libel.
She libels her opponents in every article.
Forms
- libel
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Commentary
'Libels' primarily functions as the plural form of the noun 'libel' and as a verb form; substantive legal definitions are located under the base term 'libel.'
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