libel

BrE /ˈlaɪ.bəl/ AmE /ˈlaɪ.bəl/

noun / verb en → es

1 LEGAL WRITING [uncountable] C1

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

  • He was accused of libel.

    Lo acusaron de calumnia escrita.

2 LEGAL ACTION [transitive] C1

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
  • She took him to court for libel.

    Ella lo demandó por calumnia escrita.