Learner's definition of SIMPLICITY. 1. [noncount] : the quality of being easy to understand or use. People like the simplicity of the instructions/camera. For simplicity's sake [=to make it simpler and easier], we have rounded off the numbers to the nearest whole number.= We have rounded off the numbers for the sake of simplicity.[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples.. a [noncount] : the state or quality of being plain or not fancy or complicated. the simplicity of the music/writing/design. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. b [count] : something that is simple or ordinary but enjoyable â usually plural.
Definition of libel. 1  1a : a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief soughtb archaic : a handbill especially attacking or defaming someone.
Written defamation is called libel, and spoken defamation is called slander.. Defamation is not a crime, but it is a tort (a civil wrong, rather than a criminal wrong). A person who has been defamed can sue the person who did the defaming.