Libelo (en. Libel)

li-be-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A statement or document that contains an accusation against a person that causes damage to their reputation.
His family filed a libel case against the newspaper.
Ang kanyang pamilya ay nagsampa ng kaso ng libelo laban sa pahayagan.
It is said to be libel when false statements are published that harm an individual's reputation.
Libel is a serious crime under the law.
Ang libelo ay isang seryosong krimen sa batas.
It can be a written or printed statement containing allegations.
The titles of libel have a significant impact on a person's life.
Ang mga pamagat ng libelo ay nagdudulot ng malaking epekto sa buhay ng tao.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

to file a libel
the process of filing a case due to libel
mag-sampa ng libelo

Related Words

lawsuit
A legal process where one person files a case against another.
demandahan
filing
The act of submitting or presenting a document to the court.
pagsasampa

Slang Meanings

falsehood
He said, 'That's a libel, because there's no truth in it, that's why he was called to the barangay.'
Sabi niya, 'Yan ang libelo, kasi walang katotohanan kaya siya pinatawag sa barangay.'
slander
Just stay away from those spreading libel, because they just want to slander others.
Iwasan mo na lang ang mga nagbabalita ng libelo, kasi gusto lang nilang manira.
gossip
Well, that's how people are, spreading libel and gossip.
Eh kasi, ganyan na lang ang mga tao, nagpapakalat ng libelo at chismis.