fairness doctrine

[ fair-nis ]

/ ˈfɛər nɪs /

noun

a policy mandated by the Federal Communications Commission, requiring radio and television stations to grant equal time to a political candidate, group, etc., to present an opposing viewpoint to one already aired.

Nearby words

fairish, fairlead, fairly, fairmont, fairness, fairness doctrine, fairview, fairview heights, fairview park, fairway, fairweather

Origin of fairness doctrine

First recorded in 1965–70