1) (the publishing of) a written or printed statement that damages a person's reputation (libel)
2) (an offence of making) a false statement that damages a person's reputation (slander)
(something given for) compensating
repayment; rectification
to suffer the loss of (something) as a punishment or result of an action
something given as sacrifice
(an instance of, payment given for) security against damage or loss, or as compensation
reimbursement
punishment for doing wrong, for future to obey rules or to keep and agreement
punishment
a payment; reward
something returned, paid back
compensation (for loss or damage)
compensation, amends
