Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

libelant

Noun

/ˈlaɪb.ə.lənt/

Definition

A person who initiates a lawsuit for libel; a party that brings a claim of defamation in a legal context.

Examples

The libelant filed a complaint against the magazine for publishing false information.
In the case of defamation, the libelant must prove that the statement was untrue and malicious.
As a libelant, she sought damages for the harm caused to her personal and professional reputation.

Meaning

In legal terms, a libelant is someone who accuses another person of making false statements that damage their reputation through written or published words. This term is predominantly used in maritime law but can apply in other legal contexts as well.