shield laws

A form of shield law — legislation designed to provide a news reporter with the right to refuse to testify as to information and/or sources of information obtained during the news gathering and dissemination process.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of shield law
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APA

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“shield laws.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shield%20laws. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shield laws,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shield%20laws.

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