GRE Word List

LIBEL

a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought

The meaning of the word libel is a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought.

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WordMeaning
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
blemishto spoil by a flaw
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good