How Do You Spell LIBEL?

Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪbə͡l] (IPA)

The word "libel" is spelled with the 'l' at the beginning, followed by the 'i' and 'b', and finishing with the 'e' and 'l' at the end. Phonetically, the word is transcribed as /ˈlaɪbəl/. This means that the first syllable is stressed and has the 'ai' diphthong sound, whereas the second and final syllables have the 'uh' schwa sound. "Libel" refers to a written or published false statement that harms someone's reputation, making it important that the spelling is correct in legal and journalistic contexts.

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LIBEL Meaning and Definition

  1. Libel is a legal term referring to a form of defamation. It is the act of unjustifiably damaging a person's reputation through false, written statements that are published or communicated to a third party, with the intention of causing harm or injury to the person's character or livelihood. Libel typically involves defamatory statements made in a permanent and tangible form, such as in printed publications, articles, online posts, or broadcasts.

    For a statement to be classified as libelous, it must meet certain criteria. Firstly, it must be false, as truth is a valid defense against a libel claim. Secondly, the statement must be presented as a fact rather than an opinion. If it is a subjective expression, it may be categorized as a protected form of speech. Thirdly, the statement must be subjected to publication, meaning it is not enough for it to be written or communicated privately to the person being defamed.

    Libel laws vary by jurisdiction, but they primarily serve to protect individuals from unjust harm to their reputation. Legal remedies for libel may include monetary damages to compensate for the harm caused, as well as injunctions to prevent further publication of defamatory statements.

    It is important to note that libel is a distinct concept from slander, which involves spoken defamatory statements rather than written ones. However, both libel and slander share the common objective of safeguarding individuals from false and damaging statements that can harm their personal or professional standing.

  2. • A malicious or defamatory writing, reflecting on the character of a person, and punishable by law; a declaration or charge in writing in an action at law.
    • To expose to public ridicule or hatred in writing, or by a picture; to exhibit a charge against in a court of law.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of LIBEL

The word "libel" originated from the Latin term "libellus", which means "little book" or "pamphlet". The Latin noun "libellus" is derived from the verb "libellare", meaning "to mock" or "to lampoon". In medieval times, libels referred to written defamation and slanderous statements published in pamphlets or small books. Over time, the term "libel" has evolved to encompass any false, damaging, and malicious statement made in a fixed medium such as writing, printing, or online publication.

Idioms with the word LIBEL

  • libel chill The idiom "libel chill" refers to a situation where individuals or organizations are hesitant to express their opinions or share information due to fear of being sued for defamation or libel. It implies a chilling effect on freedom of expression and the willingness to speak out on certain topics or criticize others publicly.
  • The greater the truth, the greater the libel. The idiom "The greater the truth, the greater the libel" highlights the notion that the more accurate and significant a statement or information is, the more likely it is to be viewed as defamatory or damaging to someone's reputation. In other words, stating something that is completely truthful but harmful can have more severe legal consequences than spreading less damaging or completely false information. This idiom underscores the complex nature of truth in relation to defamation and the potential legal ramifications associated with honesty when it is detrimental to someone else.

Similar spelling words for LIBEL

Plural form of LIBEL is LIBELS

Conjugate verb Libel

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be libelling
you would be libelling
he/she/it would be libelling
we would be libelling
they would be libelling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have libeled; libelled
you would have libeled; libelled
he/she/it would have libeled; libelled
we would have libeled; libelled
they would have libeled; libelled
I would have libel
you would have libel
he/she/it would have libel
we would have libel
they would have libel

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been libelling
you would have been libelling
he/she/it would have been libelling
we would have been libelling
they would have been libelling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been libeling; libelling
you would have been libeling; libelling
he/she/it would have been libeling; libelling
we would have been libeling; libelling
they would have been libeling; libelling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would libel
you would libel
he/she/it would libel
we would libel
they would libel

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be libeling; libelling
you would be libeling; libelling
he/she/it would be libeling; libelling
we would be libeling; libelling
they would be libeling; libelling

FUTURE

I will libel
you will libel
he/she/it will libel
we will libel
they will libel

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be libeling; libelling
you will be libeling; libelling
he/she/it will be libeling; libelling
we will be libeling; libelling
they will be libeling; libelling
I will be libelling
you will be libelling
he/she/it will be libelling
we will be libelling
they will be libelling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have libeled; libelled
you will have libeled; libelled
he/she/it will have libeled; libelled
we will have libeled; libelled
they will have libeled; libelled
I will have libelled
you will have libelled
he/she/it will have libelled
we will have libelled
they will have libelled
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we will have libelled, will have libeled
you will have libelled, will have libeled
he/she/it will have libelled, will have libeled
they will have libelled, will have libeled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been libeling; libelling
you will have been libeling; libelling
he/she/it will have been libeling; libelling
we will have been libeling; libelling
they will have been libeling; libelling
I will have been libelling
you will have been libelling
he/she/it will have been libelling
we will have been libelling
they will have been libelling

IMPERATIVE

you libel
we let´s libel

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to libel

PAST

I libelled
you libelled
he/she/it libelled
we libelled
they libelled
I libelled, libeled
we libelled, libeled
you libelled, libeled
he/she/it libelled, libeled
they libelled, libeled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was libeling; libelling
you were libeling; libelling
he/she/it was libeling; libelling
we were libeling; libelling
they were libeling; libelling
I was libelling
you were libelling
he/she/it was libelling
we were libelling
they were libelling

PAST PARTICIPLE

libeled; libelled
libelled

PAST PERFECT

I had libeled; libelled
you had libeled; libelled
he/she/it had libeled; libelled
we had libeled; libelled
they had libeled; libelled
I had libelled
you had libelled
he/she/it had libelled
we had libelled
they had libelled
I had libelled, had libeled
we had libelled, had libeled
you had libelled, had libeled
he/she/it had libelled, had libeled
they had libelled, had libeled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been libeling; libelling
you had been libeling; libelling
he/she/it had been libeling; libelling
we had been libeling; libelling
they had been libeling; libelling
I had been libelling
you had been libelling
he/she/it had been libelling
we had been libelling
they had been libelling

PRESENT

I libel
you libel
he/she/it libels
we libel
they libel

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am libeling; libelling
you are libeling; libelling
he/she/it is libeling; libelling
we are libeling; libelling
they are libeling; libelling
I am libelling
you are libelling
he/she/it is libelling
we are libelling
they are libelling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

libeling; libelling
libelling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have libeled; libelled
you have libeled; libelled
he/she/it has libeled; libelled
we have libeled; libelled
they have libeled; libelled
I have libelled
you have libelled
he/she/it has libelled
we have libelled
they have libelled
I have libeled, have libelled
we have libeled, have libelled
you have libeled, have libelled
he/she/it has libeled, has libelled
they have libeled, have libelled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been libeling; libelling
you have been libeling; libelling
he/she/it has been libeling; libelling
we have been libeling; libelling
they have been libeling; libelling
I have been libelling
you have been libelling
he/she/it has been libelling
we have been libelling
they have been libelling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it libel

SIMPLE PAST

I libeled; libelled
you libeled; libelled
he/she/it libeled; libelled
we libeled; libelled
they libeled; libelled
I am libeling, am libelling
we are libelling, are libeling
you are libelling, are libeling
he/she/it is libeling, is libelling
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he/she/it was libelling, was libeling
they were libeling, were libelling
I will be libeling, will be libelling
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I would be libelling, would be libeling
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