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libelling

Meanings

  • The act of writing or publishing defamatory statements about an individual or organization.

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  1. Libel () : A false written statement that harms a person's reputation.

  2. Libel (English) : A form of legal action for written statements that harm a person's reputation.

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libel , libeled , libeler , libelers , libeling , libelist , libelists , libelled , libelling , libels
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{"term"=>"Verbal Libel", "lang"=>"", "meaning"=>"A spoken statement that is intentionally false and damaging to an individual's reputation."}, {"term"=>"Written Libel", "lang"=>"", "meaning"=>"A false and defamatory statement that is written or published in any form, including books, magazines, newspapers, websites, social media, email, text messages, and any other form of written communication."}

Etymology
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The origin of the term 'libelling' can be traced back to the late 19th century. It is derived from the Latin word 'libellus', which means 'little book'. The term was initially used to refer to small legal documents or writs. However, over time, the term 'libelling' came to be used more broadly to refer to the act of writing or publishing defamatory statements about an individual or organization.

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  1. {"question"=>"What is the meaning of the term 'libelling'?", "answer"=>"Libelling is the act of writing or publishing defamatory statements about an individual or organization, which causes harm to the reputation of the person or entity being defamed."}

  2. {"question"=>"Which famous philosopher once said, 'The best response to an insult is to insult back, but to insult with wit and humor, for then the insult is transformed into a compliment.'?", "answer"=>"The philosopher who is credited with making this statement is named John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, who was an English Liberal politician, journalist, and historian. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1880 to 1910, and as a Member of the Privy Council from 1902 to 1922. He was also a prolific writer and journalist, and authored several books, including a three-volume biography of the famous English statesman and philosopher, William Ewart Gladstone, who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on four separate occasions between 1868 and 1894."}

Related Concepts
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  1. Defamation:

  2. Slander:

  3. Libel Tourism:

Quotes
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  1. And in Oklahoma last year, lawyers filed a class-action suit against a group supporting tort reform, saying they had "libeled" trial lawyers.

    - Judith Miller,{it}New York Times{/it},11 June 1996

  2. Government officials, he observed, were public servants who remained accountable to the people and therefore could not be "libeled" for their performance in office.

    - Leonard W. Levy,{it}Emergence of a Free Press{/it},1985
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Libelling has played a significant role in various aspects of culture and society throughout history. It has been used as a means of political satire, social commentary, and expression of free speech. At the same time, it has also been used as a tool for defamation, slander, and character assassination. Libelling has been a subject of fascination and controversy throughout history, and continues to be a significant issue in modern society and culture.

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