Term: libel: the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
Candidate hypernym: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) → 1
Candidate hypernym: infrared ray: a ray of infrared radiation; produces a thermal effect (as from an infrared lamp) → 0
Candidate hypernym: frigid zone: the part of the Earth's surface forming a cap over a pole; characterized by frigid climate → 0
Candidate hypernym: trade-in: an item of property that is given in part payment for a new one → 0
Candidate hypernym: jotting: a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note → 0
Candidate hypernym: test paper: a written examination → 0
Candidate hypernym: drift: a process of linguistic change over a period of time → 0
Candidate hypernym: katharometer: measures thermal conductivity → 0
Candidate hypernym: fence-sitter: a person who won't take sides in a controversy → 0
Candidate hypernym: criticality: a critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining → 0
Candidate hypernym: campmate: someone who lives in the same camp you do → 0