Definitions

1. verb

to bring an action in a court of law, especially by filing a writ or summons

“The plaintiff decided to libellate the defendant for breach of contract.”

2. verb

to bring a libel action against someone, typically in a court of law

“The newspaper was libellated by the politician for spreading false information.”

3. noun

a writ or summons to bring an action in a court of law, especially a libel action

“The libellate was served to the defendant, giving them 30 days to respond.”

4. noun

a law or court action, especially one involving a libel claim

“The libellate was a complex case involving multiple parties and claims.”