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freedom of the press

Freedom of the press is defined as a right guaranteed in the United States by the first amendment for journalists to print whatever they want without government control.

(noun)

The right of a journalist to write an article critical of the President is an example of freedom of the press.

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See freedom of the press in Webster's New World College Dictionary

the right to publish newspapers, magazines, books, etc. without government interference or prior censorship

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