libel
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5He 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.
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.
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Libel starts with 'L' like 'Library' (books/writing). Slander starts with 'S' like 'Speech' (talking).
Quiz rápido
The actor decided to sue the magazine for ______ after they printed a false story about him.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: libel
Exemplos
He was angry because the newspaper printed a libel about his family.
everydayHe was upset because the paper wrote false things that hurt his family's name.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit for libel against the major news corporation.
formalThe person suing started a legal case because of false written statements by the news company.
You can't just post that online; it's total libel!
informalYou should not post that on the internet because it is a lie that hurts someone.
The study examines how libel laws impact freedom of the press in democratic societies.
academicThe research looks at how laws about written lies affect the freedom of journalists.
Our company is prepared to sue for libel if these false claims are published in the report.
businessThe business will take legal action if these lies are printed in the official document.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
Libel is written or published lies, while slander is spoken lies.
Notas de uso
Libel is most commonly used in legal or journalistic contexts. It specifically refers to permanent forms of communication like print or digital text.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
Libel starts with 'L' like 'Library' (books/writing). Slander starts with 'S' like 'Speech' (talking).
Origem da palavra
From the Latin word 'libellus', which means 'little book' or 'short piece of writing'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western countries, libel laws balance the right to a good reputation with the right to free speech.
Quiz rápido
The actor decided to sue the magazine for ______ after they printed a false story about him.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: libel
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