freedom of the press

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freedom of the press Meaning of "freedom of the press"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a right guaranteed by the First Amendment to the US Constitution

Usage(s):

  1. That's why so many diedfreedom of the press.
  2. The framers guarded the freedom of the press in the First Amendment to make sure the press had the freedom to question the government.
  3. With freedom of the press also comes responsibility.
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