libel
BrE /ˈlaɪ.bəl/ AmE /ˈlaɪ.bəl/
noun / verb en → es
a written statement that damages someone's reputation and is published without proof, which can be a crime in some countries
calumnia escrita, difamación por escrito
Collocations libel case · libel laws
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He was accused of libel.
Lo acusaron de calumnia escrita.
to make a legal claim against someone for writing something that damages your reputation and is published without proof
demandar por calumnia escrita, presentar una demanda de difamación por escrito
- take somebody to court for libel
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She took him to court for libel.
Ella lo demandó por calumnia escrita.