Legal Definitions - libelous

Libelous is an adjective used to describe something that is defamatory or damaging to someone's reputation. It refers to a statement or publication that is false and harmful to a person's character or reputation.

• A newspaper article that falsely accuses someone of a crime is libelous.
• A social media post that spreads false rumors about someone is also libelous.

These examples illustrate how a statement or publication can be considered libelous if it is false and harms someone's reputation. It is important to be careful with what we say or write about others to avoid making libelous statements.