: the quality of being easy to understand or use. : the state or quality of being plain or not fancy or complicated. : something that is simple or ordinary but enjoyable.ull Definition of SIMPLICITY. 1. : the state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompounded. 2. a: lack of subtlety or penetration: innocence, naivete naivetÃ©: b, folly. silliness. : 3 freedom from pretense or: guile. candor. 4
LIBEL, libellus, criminal law. A malicious defamation expressed either in printing or writing, or by signs or pictures, tending to blacken the memory of one who is dead, with intent to provoke the living; or the reputation of one who is alive, and to expose him to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule. Hawk.
Defamation, Libel and Slander. Not all torts result in bodily harm. Some cause harm to a person's reputation instead. Defamation is the general tort that encompasses statements that damage one's reputation. There are different forms of defamation, including libel and slander. The difference between libel and slander is simply whether the statements are written (libel) or spoken (slander). If a person suffers injury to his or her reputation as a result of another person's statements, he or she can sue under the theory of defamation. FindLaw's Defamation, Libel and Slander section provides resources explaining how defamation suits work. You can also find articles explaining the elements of libel and slander, defenses to a defamation claim, and the statute of limitations for a defamation suit.