Meaning of the word "the greater the truth, the greater the libel" in English
What does "the greater the truth, the greater the libel" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the greater the truth, the greater the libel
US /ðə ˈɡreɪtər ðə truːθ, ðə ˈɡreɪtər ðə ˈlaɪbəl/
UK /ðə ˈɡreɪtə ðə truːθ, ðə ˈɡreɪtə ðə ˈlaɪbəl/
Idiom
a legal maxim suggesting that a defamatory statement is more damaging if it is actually true, because the truth cannot be easily refuted
Example:
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The politician tried to sue the journalist, arguing that the greater the truth, the greater the libel.
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In some old legal systems, the greater the truth, the greater the libel was a common principle used to protect reputations.