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What is libel?

  1. A new law

  2. False written statements harmful to someone's reputation

  3. Government regulations

  4. Verbal falsehoods

The correct answer is: False written statements harmful to someone's reputation

Libel is the publication of false and harmful statements in written form. Option A is incorrect because libel is not a law, it refers to a specific type of offense. Option C is also incorrect because libel is not a government regulation, it is a civil wrong that can result in legal action. Option D is incorrect because libel specifically refers to written statements, not verbal ones.