libelee

[ lahy-buh-lee ]

/ ˌlaɪ bəˈli /

Save This Word!

noun Law.

a person against whom a libel has been filed in a court; the respondent.

QUIZ

WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?

Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!

Question 1 of 7

Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.

Also especially British, li·bel·lee .

Origin of libelee

First recorded in 1855–60; libel + -ee