(n): a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
(n): the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
(n): (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
(v): print slanderous statements against
(v): charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
