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libelled

/ˈlaɪbəld/ /ˈlaɪbəldɪd/

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verb

Verleumden, diffamieren

To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.

Examples :

"He libelled her when he published that."

Er verleumdete sie, als er das veröffentlichte.

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verb

Klagen, verklagen

To proceed against (a ship, goods, etc.) by filing a libel.

Examples :

"Because the ship was carrying illegal cargo, the authorities libelled it in port, beginning the process of seizing the vessel and its contents. "

Weil das Schiff illegale Fracht transportierte, verklagten die Behörden es im Hafen und leiteten damit das Verfahren zur Beschlagnahmung des Schiffes und seiner Ladung ein.