An official indicator that things will happen as planned.
A ceremony of sealing and conscious acknowledgement of the faith in many Christian churches, typically around the ages of 14 to 18; considered a sacrament in some churches, including Catholicism, but not in most Protestant churches.
A verification that something is true or has happened.
An act whereby something conditional or voidable is made sure and unavoidable, especially the possession of an estate.
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.
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.