LIBEL


Meaning of LIBEL in English

I . n.

1.

Malicious publication, defamation, defamatory writing.

2.

( Law .) Charge, statement of complaint.

II . v. a.

1.

Lampoon, defame ( by some publication ).

2.

( Law .) Proceed against by a ~, bring a charge against.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.