Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seditious-libel
noun
/səˈdɪʃəs ˈlaɪbəl/
Definition
A statement or publication that incites rebellion against the authority of a state or government.
Examples
- Issuing seditious-libel can lead to serious legal consequences in many countries.
- The activist was charged with seditious-libel after posting inflammatory remarks about the government.
Meaning
Seditious libel refers to the act of publishing false information with the intent to undermine or provoke opposition against governmental authority.
Synonyms
- subversive publication
- incitement to rebellion
- defamatory statement
