Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗To defame (someone), especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel. · To proceed against (goods, a ship, etc.) by filing a legal claim.
A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation. · The act or tort of displaying such a statement publicly. · Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire. · A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of their cause of action, and of the relief they seek.
From Middle English libel, from Old French libelle, from Latin libellus (“petition”, literally “booklet”). Doublet of libelle.
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