Tailor billed off-cut for suit material (5)
I believe the answer is:
libel
'suit material' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for libel that I've seen before include "Slanderous statements in print" , "Offence" , "Published false statement that damages reputation" , "A published false statement that damages someone" , "Report bad things" .)