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- libel tourist/ˌlaɪ.bəl ˈtʊə.rɪst/A person who files a libel lawsuit in a jurisdiction that is particularly favourable to the claimant (especially England and Wales) because the publication has minimal connection to that jurisdiction.nounLow (Specialist/Legal)
- libelant/ˈlaɪbələnt/A person or party who initiates a libel lawsuit.nounVery low (C2+ specialist legal term)
- libelee/ˌlaɪ.bəlˈiː/The person or entity against whom a libel suit is brought.nounVery low
- libeler/ˈlaɪb(ə)lə/A person who makes and spreads a false, malicious written statement that damages someone's reputation.nounC2
- libellant/ˈlʌɪb(ə)l(ə)nt/A person who initiates a lawsuit, especially in admiralty or ecclesiastical courts.nounC1/C2
- libellee/ˌlaɪ.bəˈliː/A person or entity against whom a libel lawsuit is filed; the defendant in a defamation case.nounVery Low
- liber/ˈlaɪ.bə/(historical) the inner bark of a tree; (botany) the phloem.nounC2
- liber extra/ˌliːbər ˈɛkstrə/A book containing a collection of decretals (papal letters establishing laws or decisions) that was an official part of the Corpus Juris Canonici (Body of Canon Law). Specifically, the compilation promulgated by Pope Gregory IX in 1234.nounExtremely Rare / Archaic / Technical
- libera/ˈlɪbərə/the mind, or the soul.nounLow
- liberace/ˌlɪbəˈrɑːtʃi/The professional name of Wladziu Valentino Liberace (1919-1987), a famous American pianist and entertainer known for his flamboyant costumes, candelabra on the piano, and charismatic showmanship.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
- liberal/ˈlɪb(ə)rəl/Open to new ideas; willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; generous in amount.adjectivenounHigh (C1)
- liberal arts/ˌlɪb.ər.əl ˈɑːts/A broad range of academic subjects—such as literature, philosophy, history, languages, and social sciences—valued for developing general knowledge, intellectual capacities, and critical thinking, rather than for professional or technical skills.plural-nounC1/C2
- liberal democrat/ˌlɪb.ər.əl ˈdem.ə.kræt/A member or supporter of the Liberal Democrats, a British political party.nounB2
- liberal democrats/ˌlɪb.ər.əl ˈdem.ə.kræts/A political party in the United Kingdom (and similar parties in other nations) advocating for liberal democracy, social liberalism, constitutional reform, and centrist or centre-left policies.plural-nounB2
- liberal education/ˌlɪb.ər.əl ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/An education system emphasising broad knowledge across arts, humanities, and sciences, aiming to develop intellectual abilities and critical thinking, rather than focusing on specific professional or technical skills.nounB2
- liberal elite/ˌlɪb(ə)rəl eɪˈliːt/A term used, often pejoratively, to describe a powerful, well-educated social class perceived as holding progressive or left-leaning political and cultural values, and as being disconnected from the concerns of ordinary people.nounMedium
- liberal judaism/ˌlɪb.ər.əl ˈdʒuː.deɪ.ɪ.zəm/A major modern branch of Judaism that emphasizes individual autonomy in interpreting Jewish law and tradition, while embracing modernity, egalitarianism, and ethical values.nounC2
- liberal party/ˈlɪb(ə)rəl ˈpɑːti/A specific political party in various countries, historically associated with liberalism, advocating for individual rights, free markets, and social reform.nounB2
- liberal studies/ˌlɪb.ər.əl ˈstʌd.iz/An interdisciplinary educational program focusing on humanities, arts, and social sciences to provide broad general knowledge and intellectual skills.nounMedium
- liberal unionist/ˌlɪb.ɹəl ˈjuː.njə.nɪst/A historical British political designation for a Liberal who opposed Irish Home Rule in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, favouring the maintenance of the political union between Great Britain and Ireland.nounLow (Historical/Technical)
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