libelous
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li·bel·ous
also li·bel·lous (lī'bə-ləs) 
adj.
Involving or constituting a libel; defamatory.
libelously li'bel·ous·ly adv.
adj.
Involving or constituting a libel; defamatory.
libelously li'bel·ous·ly adv.
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libelous
adjective
- Damaging to the reputation: calumnious, defamatory, detractive, injurious, invidious, scandalous, slanderous. See attack/defend, crimes, law.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law:
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Libelous
This entry contains information applicable to United States law only.
In the nature of a written defamation, a communication that tends to injure reputation.
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libelous
IN BRIEF: Written in a manner to harm a person's reputation unfairly.
The statement about the famous author was false and borderline libelous.
Tutor's tip: "Libelous" can also be spelled "libellous".
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