7-7-7 rule

proper noun

An FCC regulation stating that no single entity could own more than seven AM radio stations, seven FM radio stations, and seven television stations nationwide at the same time.

Similar
rule of sevens
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Meanings

proper nounthe 7-7-7 rule
  1. UShistoricalbroadcastingAn FCC regulation stating that no single entity could own more than seven AM radio stations, seven FM radio stations, and seven television stations nationwide at the same time.

    Synonyms: rule of sevens

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounAn FCC regulation stating that no single entity could own more than seven AM radio stations, seven FM radio stations, and seven television stations nationwide at the same time.

Similar
rule of sevens
Also see
rule of sevens
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7-7-7 rule. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/7-7-7%20rule

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“7-7-7 rule.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/7-7-7%20rule. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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