Libel
/lˈaɪbəl/
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Definition
(noun) A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
Sentence Examples
The actress sued the magazine for libel.
Mr Miura brought an action of libel against a weekly magazine.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The famous actor sued the newspaper for ____ after they published a false and damaging story about him tonight.