freedom of the press

noun phrase

: the right of newspapers, magazines, etc., to report news without being controlled by the government

Examples of freedom of the press in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, Harris is a candidate with more respect for the freedom of the press than her opponent. —Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 22 Oct. 2024

But Arnault, who regularly meets centrist President Emmanuel Macron, has also been criticised for his attitude towards freedom of the press. —Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024

Over the years, films about freedom of the press, sports and women’s rights have also been screened, said Alan Baker, associate dean for international projects and administration at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. —Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024

According to Espacio Publico, a Venezuelan organization that tracks freedom of the press, at least 16 journalists have been detained in the government crackdown that followed the vote and the nationwide protests that erupted after it. —Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 18 Sep. 2024

Legal Definition

freedom of the press

: the right to publish and disseminate information, thoughts, and opinions without restraint or censorship as guaranteed under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Note: The First Amendment's guarantees of freedom of speech and freedom of the press are closely intertwined, and many cases relating to freedom of the press are couched in terms of the freedom of speech.