Legal Definitions - libellous

Libellous is an adjective that describes something that is defamatory or involves libel. It means that something has been written or said that harms someone's reputation.

• A libellous newspaper story can damage a person's reputation.
• Posting false information about someone on social media can be considered libellous.

These examples illustrate how something can be considered libellous if it harms someone's reputation. It is important to be careful about what we say or write about others to avoid being accused of libel.

• Libel: A written or published false statement that harms someone's reputation.
• Liber: An adjective that means free or accessible, or a noun that means a book of records or a main division of a literary work.