libel(noun) the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defammation) and any relief he seeks
(noun) a tort consisting of false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
(verb) print slanderous statements against; "The newspaper was accused of libeling him"
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