press release

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noun
  1. a statement prepared and distributed to the press by a public relations firm, governmental agency, etc.

Origin of press release

1
First recorded in 1955–60
  • Also called news release, release.

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British Dictionary definitions for press release

press release

noun
  1. an official announcement or account of a news item circulated to the press

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