interlibel

/ɪntərˈlaɪbəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A law that prohibits the making of false statements about a person in a libel suit, so as to intimidate or harass the defendant into settling.

“The court found that the defendant’s statement was an interlibel, an attempt to intimidate the plaintiff into dropping the case.”

Synonyms

  • defamation
  • libel

Antonyms

  • acclamation
  • praise