freedom of the press

American  

noun

1. the right to publish newspapers, magazines, and other printed matter without governmental restriction and subject only to the laws of libel, obscenity, sedition, etc.

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freedom of the press Cultural  

1. The right to circulate opinions in print without censorship by the government. Americans enjoy freedom of the press under the First Amendment (see also First Amendment) to the Constitution.

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Example Sentences

In its decision, the court concluded "that the interruption of access to the TikTok platform constitutes a restriction of freedom of expression and freedom of the press".

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Sonja West: The First Amendment very explicitly says that among our other wonderful freedoms we have explicit protections for freedom of the press.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

At issue are two different rights, each guaranteed by the First Amendment: freedom of the press and freedom of religion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

The Union of Journalists and Journalists' Organisations said they would petition the High Court of Justice against the decision, calling it "a severe and unlawful infringement on freedom of expression and freedom of the press".

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

She was wondering how much freedom of the press The Landry News really had.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements