Libel in German, French, Spanish & Italian

What does Libel mean?

A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.

Libel in a sentence

The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing a false and damaging story about the CEO.

German

Schriftliche Verleumdung

also Üble Nachrede

Rufschädigung durch schriftliche Behauptungen.

French

Diffamation écrite

also Libelle

Atteinte à l'honneur par écrit ou par tout autre support média.

Spanish

Difamación por escrito

also Libelo

Calumnia o injuria cometida por escrito o medios impresos.

Italian

Diffamazione a mezzo stampa

also Libello

Lesione della reputazione altrui tramite scritti o pubblicazioni.