Defame in Print is a term used to describe the act of LIBEL, which is the act of publishing false and damaging statements about someone or something. LIBEL is a form of defamation, which is a tort that involves injuring someone's reputation by making a false statement to a third party. LIBEL can be committed in print, such as in newspapers, magazines, books, or online. It can also be committed through spoken words or gestures. Defaming someone in print can have serious consequences, including financial damages and even criminal charges.