Definition of «libelous»

Libel is a term used to describe written or spoken defamation that tends to harm someone's reputation. Libelous refers to something that has been published, broadcasted or communicated in writing or through any other medium such as radio, television or internet which contains false information about another person or entity and harms their reputation. It is a legal term used to describe defamatory statements made against an individual or organization.

Usage examples

The newspaper published a libelous article accusing the mayor of embezzlement without any evidence.
The celebrity sued the tabloid for printing libelous allegations about his personal life.
The company's competitor circulated a libelous email campaign, damaging its reputation in the industry.
The blog post contained several libelous statements about a prominent public figure, leading to a lawsuit.
The journalist had to retract the libelous statements made in their article and issue a public apology.

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[REPLY: You were «censored» for being an odious little twit with a penchant for making libelous statements. (wattsupwiththat.com)
As long as those thoughts are not libelous accusations thrown at other human beings then it still can be that kind of site. (goodereader.com)
I also think that many of the statements at issue e.g. about the terms «data torture» and «manipulation» are not libelous for various reasons. (climateaudit.org)
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Definition of «libelous»

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