libel

libel chill

The silencing effect that the threat of a libel lawsuit can have on those who would be sued if they continue such speech. The whistleblower's silence after being threatened with a lawsuit by her former company is a classic case of libel chill.

The greater the truth, the greater the libel.

Prov. It is more offensive to say something damaging and true about someone than it is to tell a damaging lie. Jill: Fred's really upset. Someone's started a rumor that he's unfaithful to his wife. Jane: But it's true. Jill: Yeah, but the greater the truth, the greater the libel.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Everitt	EV-ə-rit	English (Rare)
Tiede	TEE-də (Dutch)	Frisian, Dutch
Alfredson
Jibril	jib-REE:L	Arabic
Eddy	['edi]
Gwynn	-	Welsh