Dictionary - Definition of FAIRNESS DOCTRINE

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Common Expressions: FAIRNESS DOCTRINE

Expressions	Definition
Fairness Doctrine	The Fairness Doctrine was a policy enforced in the United States by the Federal Communications Commission that required broadcast licensees to present controversial issues of public importance, and to present such issues in a fair and balanced manner. (references)
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Specialty Expressions: FAIRNESS DOCTRINE

Expressions	Domain	Definition
Fairness doctrine	Computing	FCC requirement that any cable or broadcast TV system will afford reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on issues of public importance. Source: European Union. (references)
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