liberty of the press

noun

Synonym of freedom of the press.

Meanings

nounliberty of the press (uncountable)
  1. uncountableSynonym of freedom of the press.

    FOR the better Protection of private Character, and for more effectually securing the Liberty of the Press, and for better preventing Abuses in exercising the said Liberty, [enacting formula].

    1843, Parliament of the United Kingdom, “Preamble”, in Libel Act 1843, archived from the original on 29 Apr 2022, page 969

    Synonyms: freedom of the press

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of freedom of the press.

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