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Webster 1913 Edition
Libelous
Li′bel-ous
(lī′bĕl-ŭs)
, Adj.
Containing or involving a libel; defamatory; containing that which exposes some person to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule;
as, a
. libelous
pamphlet[Written also
– libellous
.] Li′bel-ous-ly
, adv.
Webster 1828 Edition
Libelous
LI'BELOUS
,Adj.
Definition 2024
libelous
libelous
English
Alternative forms
- libellous (UK)
Adjective
libelous (comparative more libelous, superlative most libelous)
- (US) defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
- The accusation was libelous, full of falsehoods, spite and malice.
- (US) meeting the legal standards for libel.
- The court found the statement was not libelous because it was true.
Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:defamatory
Translations
defamatory, libeling
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meeting the legal standards for libel
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