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FAMOSUS LIBELLUS

\fˈamɒsəs lˈa͡ɪbɛləs], \fˈamɒsəs lˈa‍ɪbɛləs], \f_ˈa_m_ɒ_s_ə_s l_ˈaɪ_b_ɛ_l_ə_s]\

Definitions of FAMOSUS LIBELLUS

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
1856 - A Law Dictionary

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a Latin phrase for a slanderous or libelous letter or writing.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

Among the civilians these words signified that species of injuria which corresponds nearly to libel or slander.

1856 - A Law Dictionary
By John Bouvier

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