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sue someone for libel

/su ˈsʌmˌwʌn fər ˈlaɪbəl/ /suː ˈsʌmwɒn fə ˈlaɪbəl/
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  1. 1 birine iftira ve hakaret davası açmak

Definition (English)

To take legal action against someone for publishing false statements that damage your reputation.

Example Sentences

  1. The businessman threatened to sue the newspaper for libel after it falsely claimed he had avoided paying tax.
    İş insanı, gazete asılsız bir şekilde vergi kaçırdığını iddia edince gazeteye iftira ve hakaret davası açmakla tehdit etti.
  2. The footballer decided to sue the website for libel, and a year later he received a public apology.
    Futbolcu web sitesine iftira ve hakaret davası açmaya karar verdi ve bir yıl sonra kendisinden kamuoyu önünde özür dilendi.

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