A party which has made a libel (hostile handbill) against a libelant

plural of libelant

(countable) A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation. / (uncountable) The act or tort of displaying such a statement publicly.

To defame (someone), especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel. / To proceed against (goods, a ship, etc.) by filing a libel claim.

(British spelling) Alternative spelling of libelous

present participle of libel

present participle of libel

One who libels.

Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard. / Meeting the legal standards for libel.

plural of libel