Word
libel, n.
(libels)
the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
<noun.communication>
libel
semantic pointers
hypernym
complaint
domain of synset (topic)
law, jurisprudence
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
<noun.communication>
libel
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
libelous
libellous
libel
semantic pointers
domain of synset (topic)
tort, civil wrong
law, jurisprudence
hypernym
calumny, defamation, calumniation, obloquy, traducement, hatchet job