noun
- Plural of libellant; persons who publish or make a libel (a false, damaging statement) against someone.
Usage: Legal term; Also spelled 'libelers' in some contexts
Examples
- The libellants were sued for publishing false statements about the company's financial health.
- The court found the libellants liable for damages to the plaintiff's reputation.
- Several libellants faced legal action after the article was deemed defamatory.
- The libellants claimed they were protected by freedom of the press.
- Victims of libel often pursue civil cases against the libellants responsible.