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I . libel [ˈlaɪbl] N

libel LAW

libel publ

II . libel <Brit: -ll-, Am: -l-> [ˈlaɪbl] VB trans

libel LAW

libel publ

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Therefore, claims made in the original letter, or in any similar petition, were and are subject to libel lawsuits to be judged on their merits. en.wikipedia.org

However, his life was soon interrupted in 1812 when he was put on trial for libel. en.wikipedia.org

This was regarded as a suspected libel, and a warrant was issued for the arrest of the printer. en.wikipedia.org

He published full details in an island newspaper, for which he was threatened with a prosecution for libel. en.wikipedia.org

As a safeguard against libel cases, press crimes can also only be tried by jury. en.wikipedia.org

The case established some precedent that the truth should be an absolute defense against libel charges. en.wikipedia.org

Pipes denied he ever made these statements and subsequently filed a notice of libel. en.wikipedia.org

The two viciously attacked one another in newspaper columns in early 1870, and sued one another for libel. en.wikipedia.org

They won their suit, but the residual effect of the libels would last for decades. en.wikipedia.org

As a result, a number of civil libel charges were brought against him. en.wikipedia.org

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