LibelWordNet Explorer
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noun
(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
noun
the collection of rules imposed by authority
noun
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
noun
(law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
verb
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone