Legal Definitions - false-implication libel

False-implication libel is a type of defamation that creates a false impression or implication, even though each statement in the article, taken separately, is true. It is a written or visual statement expressed in a fixed medium, such as writing, pictures, signs, or electronic broadcasts, that is defamatory and can harm a person's reputation.

For example, if a newspaper publishes an article about a politician that is technically true but leaves out important information, such as the context or the politician's side of the story, it can create a false impression that harms the politician's reputation. This is false-implication libel.

Another example is if a company publishes an advertisement that is technically true but leaves out important information, such as the side effects of a product, it can create a false impression that harms the consumer's health. This is also false-implication libel.

False-implication libel is a serious offense and can result in legal action against the person or entity responsible for the defamatory statement.