Telecommunication
/ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The transmission of information by electronic means over a distance, especially as regulated by law in contexts like data protection, privacy, and communication services.
The company was subject to telecommunication regulations to ensure user privacy.
- (n.) A sector or system involving the transmission of data, voice, or video signals under legal frameworks governing licensing, spectrum use, and consumer rights.
Telecommunication providers must comply with licensing laws to operate within the country.
Forms
- telecommunication
- telecommunications
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Commentary
Use the term broadly but clarify the context—commercial, regulatory, or statutory—as telecommunication law covers various subfields including privacy and licensing.
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