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Topic: Law

ley

IPA: /leɪ/

KK: /leɪ/

noun

Definition: A field or meadow, often used for grazing animals or growing crops.

Example: The cows grazed peacefully in the lush ley.

liability

IPA: /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

KK: /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: A responsibility or obligation that someone has, often related to money or debts.

Example: The company has a liability to pay its employees on time.

liable

IPA: /ˈlaɪəbl/

KK: /ˈlaɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: At risk of experiencing something unpleasant or being legally responsible for something.

Example: If you don't pay your taxes, you may be liable for penalties.

libel

IPA: /ˈlaɪbəl/

KK: /ˈlaɪbəl/

noun

Definition: A false written statement that damages someone's reputation.

Example: The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false information about the celebrity.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a false statement about someone in writing or print that damages their reputation.

Example: The newspaper was sued for libeling the politician in its article.

libelant

IPA: /ˈlaɪbələnt/

KK: /ˈlaɪbələnt/

noun

Definition: A person who brings a lawsuit in a court, especially in cases related to libel in ecclesiastical or admiralty law.

Example: The libelant presented strong evidence to support their case in court.

libelee

IPA: /ˌlɪbɪˈliː/

KK: /lɪbɪˈli/

noun

Definition: A person who is accused in a legal case, especially in matters related to ecclesiastical or admiralty law.

Example: The libelee must prepare their defense for the upcoming trial.

libeler

IPA: /ˈlaɪbələr/

KK: /ˈlaɪbələr/

noun

Definition: A person who makes false statements about someone in writing, which can harm that person's reputation.

Example: The journalist was sued for being a libeler after publishing untrue claims about the politician.

libelist

IPA: /ˈlaɪbəlɪst/

KK: /ˈlaɪbəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who makes false statements about someone in order to damage their reputation, usually in written form.

Example: The journalist was sued for being a libelist after publishing false information about the politician.

libellant

IPA: /lɪˈbɛl.ənt/

KK: /lɪˈbɛl ənt/

noun

Definition: A person who files a legal complaint or lawsuit, particularly in a court of law, such as an ecclesiastical or admiralty court.

Example: The libellant presented their case before the judge, seeking justice for the grievances stated in the complaint.

libellee

IPA: //lɪb.əˈliː//

KK: /lɪbɪˈli/

noun

Definition: A person who is the subject of a legal action or lawsuit, particularly in a case where they are being accused or sued.

Example: In the court case, the libellee presented evidence to defend against the allegations.

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