Definitions of libel on the Web:
* a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
* print slanderous statements against; "The newspaper was accused of libeling him"
* the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
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* In English and American law, and systems based on them, libel and slander are two forms of defamation (or defamation of character), which is the tort or delict of making a false statement of fact that injures someone's reputation. "Defamation" is however the generally-used term internationally, and is accordingly used in this article where it is not necessary to distinguish between "libel" and "slander".
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* Defamation of an individual or individuals in a published work, with malice aforethought. In litigation, the falsity of the libelous statements or representations, as well the intention of malice, has to be proved for there to be libel. In addition, financial damages to the parties so libeled must be incurred as a result of the material in question for there to be an assessment of the amount of damages to be awarded to a claimant. ...
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* Published words or pictures that falsely and maliciously defame a person. Libel is published defamation; slander is spoken.
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* Written defamation that causes injury to another person.
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* Libel is written defamation; untrue words written down as opposed to said aloud.
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* Arnold, FO The Law of damages and compensation. 1913.
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* maliciously damaging someone's reputation in print, as in: When the book came out, the author was sued for libel by three different people.
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* use of print or pictures to harm someone's reputation. Until 1964, a person could prove that they had been libeled simply by showing that the statements in question were incorrect. In 1964, the Supreme Court decided that public officials had to prove that the statements in question were made with "actual malice"-for the purpose of harming the person's reputation. As a result of the Supreme Court case, Time, Inc. v. ...
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* Any written or printed matter tending to injure a person's reputation unjustly.
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* tones down dangerous statements.
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* Any false or malicious written or printed statement that publicly ridicules someone or damages their reputation.
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* Defamation by writing such as in a newspaper or a letter.
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* Malicious publication of a defamation of a person by printing, writing, signs, or pictures, for the purposes of injuring the reputation and good name of such person.
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* Written and published or broadcast statement, which damages someone’s character (in a permanent form).
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* Publication of defamatory information. Most General Liability policies cover libel.
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* A tort of defamation through published writings or pictures that are critical of the plaintiff. Compare with Slander.
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* Published or broadcast communication that lowers the reputation of an individual by holding him or her up to contempt, ridicule or scorn.
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* Defamation of person’s reputation or character by any type of publication, including pictures or written word.
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* A statement of a criminal charge.
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* written defamatory statements about another.
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* Libel' is the common term for 'defamation'. Defamation is the deliberate writing (libel) or speaking (slander) of untrue information about a person or corporation. Where the spreading of defamatory speech or material causes material damage to those it relates to they may seek legal redress for the damage caused. Libel, and how it is created and prosecuted, is a complex area of law. For the average person it is very difficult to prosecute. ...
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