Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.
Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
The act or tort of displaying such a statement publicly.
A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of their cause of action, and of the relief they seek.
A brief writing of any kind, especially a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.
A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
To proceed against (goods, a ship, etc.) by filing a libel claim.
To defame (someone), especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.