libelled

noun

the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

verb

print slanderous statements against

Roots

libelluslibel- · Latin · little book ed-led · English · past tense

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