A point of view resulting in a misleading or inaccurate representation of a person, situation, or fact.
A cause of action arising under the common law where a person is portrayed in a way which, while not technically false, is misleading and likely to cause embarrassment to that person.
A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
The act or tort of displaying such a statement publicly.
Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
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.
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.