public access
noun
chiefly US
: a television channel on which any person can broadcast a program
The city council meeting will be broadcast on public access.
—often used before another nounpublic access television
a public access channel
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The agreement with the Winnetka Park District is a clear victory upholding the Public Trust Doctrine and ensures that public access to the beach cannot be denied and the beach cannot be given to a private party.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Since then, the Coastal Commission has requested that a public access easement be dedicated.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, the commission voted in favor of Venice Dell after negotiations with developers, Venice Community Housing and Hollywood Community Housing Corp. led to a reduction of 20 units to better accommodate public access on the site to a boat launch in the canals.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The Trump administration now appears to be seeking to limit public access to information about the attack by removing the database.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Since then, the Coastal Commission has requested that a public access easement be dedicated.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, the commission voted in favor of Venice Dell after negotiations with developers, Venice Community Housing and Hollywood Community Housing Corp. led to a reduction of 20 units to better accommodate public access on the site to a boat launch in the canals.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The Trump administration now appears to be seeking to limit public access to information about the attack by removing the database.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Public access.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20access. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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