libeler
Americannoun
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Origin of libeler
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To avoid stifling the free-speech right to criticize government leaders, the court since 1964 has required proof that the alleged libeler had "malice" or "reckless disregard" for the truth.
From Time Magazine Archive
The FCC expressed its bureaucratic regrets, but insisted that if a candidate libels his opponent or anyone else, the station must take its chances in court with the libeler.
From Time Magazine Archive
Internal Revenue Service does not consider such payments taxable, although punitive damages in libel cases�damages assessed as fines against the libeler but paid to the libeled person�are taxed as regular income.
From Time Magazine Archive
Beyond "reckless disregard," the court added the necessity of proving that the libeler "entertained serious doubt" about the truth of his accusation.
From Time Magazine Archive
It is you people in society who get hold of some misquoted story, some ridiculous libel long ago crushed at the cost of the libeler it is you who do untold mischief!
From We Two, a novel by Lyall, Edna
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