문서나 출판물에 의해 타인의 명예를 훼손하는 행위 또는 그러한 내용의 글
A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; written defamation.
예문:
"The politician filed a lawsuit for libel after the newspaper published the false bribery allegations."
"Proving libel in court requires showing that the statement was both false and published with malice."
해사법이나 교회법에서 원고가 제출하는 정식 고소장 또는 신청서
A plaintiff's written declaration or petition that initiates a legal action.
예문:
"The attorney prepared a formal libel to initiate the proceedings in the maritime court."
"The clerk filed the libel against the vessel for unpaid docking fees."
문서나 출판물을 통해 타인의 명예를 훼손하거나 중상하다
To defame someone by publishing a false and malicious statement about them.
예문:
"The tabloid was accused of attempting to libel the celebrity to increase their sales."
"You cannot simply libel your competitors online without facing legal consequences."
해사 법원에서 사람이나 선박을 상대로 소를 제기하다
To bring a suit against a person or a ship in a court of admiralty.
예문:
"The cargo owner decided to libel the ship after the goods were damaged during transit."
"Under maritime law, the creditor may libel the vessel to recover the debt."