Media Law
/ˈmiːdiə lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law regulating the creation, distribution, and consumption of mass communication, including print, broadcast, and digital media.
Media law governs what journalists can legally publish and broadcast.
- (n.) Legal principles protecting freedom of the press and freedom of speech in media contexts.
Media law includes protections for reporters under the First Amendment.
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Commentary
Media law is interdisciplinary, intersecting constitutional, tort, and intellectual property law; drafters should clarify specific media types or legal contexts when possible.
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