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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As the measure heads to the governor's office, its potential impact on public access to vital government footage remains a contentious issue.
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Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
This misstep allowed the hacker to download files that were not meant for public access.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
In order to get county contributions, the nonprofit will have to meet fundraising goals of $100,000 in 2025, $125,000 in 2026 and $150,000 in 2027, ensure public access, and provide programming that aligns with the county's vision of racial equity and its community health initiatives.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Historic Royal Palaces is the charity that maintains public access to historical parts of the palace, as well as Hampton Court Palace, Kew Palace, the Tower of London, Banqueting House and Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
This misstep allowed the hacker to download files that were not meant for public access.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
In order to get county contributions, the nonprofit will have to meet fundraising goals of $100,000 in 2025, $125,000 in 2026 and $150,000 in 2027, ensure public access, and provide programming that aligns with the county's vision of racial equity and its community health initiatives.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Historic Royal Palaces is the charity that maintains public access to historical parts of the palace, as well as Hampton Court Palace, Kew Palace, the Tower of London, Banqueting House and Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Public access.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20access. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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