libel
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Libel is tough to prove — a jury must find journalists knowingly published false information or with a “reckless disregard” for the truth.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2023
You also write that QAnon has always drawn on these older conspiracy theories, whether the New World Order or the Blood Libel.
From Salon • Sep. 27, 2022
Libel laws are set at the state level, which the president and Congress do not have authority to change.
From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2018
Libel is also an untrue defamatory statement that is made about you, but it is made in writing.
From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 12, 2018
Mr. Bedford's work was published anonymously, and is entitled, A Vindication of the Church of England from the Aspersions of a late Libel entituled "Priestcraft in Perfection," &c.
From Notes and Queries, Vol. III, Number 86, June 21, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. by Various
Vocabulary lists containing libel
All About That Baseless: Bad-Faith Accusations
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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