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shield law
noun
- a law protecting journalists from forced disclosure of confidential sources of information.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of shield law1
First recorded in 1970–75
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Example Sentences
At the same time, Holder enlisted their help to get a media-shield law passed in Congress.
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And he wants Congress to debate and finally pass a media-shield law.
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President Obama has supported a federal shield law since he was a senator.
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In fact, the media overwhelmingly supports a shield law effort.
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The media shield law will be introduced by New York Sen. Chuck Schumer at the request of the White House.
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