Learner's definition of SIMPLICITY. 1. [noncount] : the quality of being easy to understand or use. People like the simplicity of the instructions/camera. For simplicity's sake [=to make it simpler and easier], we have rounded off the numbers to the nearest whole number.= We have rounded off the numbers for the sake of simplicity.[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples.. a [noncount] : the state or quality of being plain or not fancy or complicated. the simplicity of the music/writing/design. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. b [count] : something that is simple or ordinary but enjoyable â usually plural.
Definition of libel. 1  1a : a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief soughtb archaic : a handbill especially attacking or defaming someone.
Defamation is a catch-all term for any statement that hurts someone's reputation. Written defamation is called libel, and spoken defamation is called slander.. Defamation is not a crime, but it is a tort (a civil wrong, rather than a criminal wrong).A person who has been defamed can sue the person who did the defaming.he law of defamation varies from state to state, but there are some generally accepted rules. If you believe you are have been defamed, to prove it you usually have to show there's been a statement that is all of the following: 1  published. 2  false.