A1 noun フォーマル

libel

/ˈlaɪ.bəl/

Libel is a written statement that is false and damages a person's reputation. It refers to lies that are published in books, newspapers, or online that make people think badly of someone.

例文

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1

He was angry because the newspaper printed a libel about his family.

He was upset because the paper wrote false things that hurt his family's name.

2

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit for libel against the major news corporation.

The person suing started a legal case because of false written statements by the news company.

3

You can't just post that online; it's total libel!

You should not post that on the internet because it is a lie that hurts someone.

語族

名詞
libel
Verb
libel
副詞
libelously
形容詞
libelous
関連
libeler
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覚え方のコツ

Libel starts with 'L' like 'Library' (books/writing). Slander starts with 'S' like 'Speech' (talking).

クイックテスト

The actor decided to sue the magazine for ______ after they printed a false story about him.

正解!

正解は: libel

例文

1

He was angry because the newspaper printed a libel about his family.

everyday

He was upset because the paper wrote false things that hurt his family's name.

2

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit for libel against the major news corporation.

formal

The person suing started a legal case because of false written statements by the news company.

3

You can't just post that online; it's total libel!

informal

You should not post that on the internet because it is a lie that hurts someone.

4

The study examines how libel laws impact freedom of the press in democratic societies.

academic

The research looks at how laws about written lies affect the freedom of journalists.

5

Our company is prepared to sue for libel if these false claims are published in the report.

business

The business will take legal action if these lies are printed in the official document.

語族

名詞
libel
Verb
libel
副詞
libelously
形容詞
libelous
関連
libeler

よく使う組み合わせ

sue for libel to take someone to court for writing lies
libel action a legal case regarding written lies
libel laws the rules about what people are allowed to write about others
commit libel to write and publish a lie about someone
victim of libel a person who has had lies written about them

よく使うフレーズ

gross libel

a very serious or obvious written lie

libel case

a specific instance of legal conflict over written lies

accused of libel

when someone says you wrote something false and harmful

よく混同される語

libel vs slander

Libel is written or published lies, while slander is spoken lies.

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使い方のコツ

Libel is most commonly used in legal or journalistic contexts. It specifically refers to permanent forms of communication like print or digital text.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'libel' for any kind of lie, but it must be written and it must damage someone's reputation to be considered libel.

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覚え方のコツ

Libel starts with 'L' like 'Library' (books/writing). Slander starts with 'S' like 'Speech' (talking).

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語源

From the Latin word 'libellus', which means 'little book' or 'short piece of writing'.

文法パターン

Countable noun: 'a libel' Can be used as a transitive verb: 'to libel someone' Often used with the preposition 'against'
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文化的な背景

In many Western countries, libel laws balance the right to a good reputation with the right to free speech.

クイックテスト

The actor decided to sue the magazine for ______ after they printed a false story about him.

正解!

正解は: libel

lawの関連語

justice

A1

Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable in how people are treated. It also refers to the legal system and the way laws are used to punish people who do wrong.

verdict

A1

A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.

trial

A1

A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime. It involves a judge, and sometimes a jury, who listen to evidence and witnesses.

hearing

A1

In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.

litigation

A1

Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.

testimony

A1

A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.

witness

A1

A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.

crime

A1

A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.

criminal

A1

A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.

felony

A1

A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.

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