Dictionary Thesaurus Word Dynamo Quotes Reference Translator Spanish

fairness doctrine

[fair-nis]

noun

a policy mandated by the Federal Communications Commission, requiring radio and television stations to grant equal time to a political candidate, group, etc., to present an opposing viewpoint to one already aired.

Origin:
1965–70

Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2012.
Cite This Source

Link To fairness doctrine

:10

:09

:08

:07

:06

:05

:04

:03

:02

:01

Fairness doctrine is always a great word to know.

So is doohickey. Does it mean:

a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.

a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.

LEARN MORE UNUSUAL WORDS WITH WORD DYNAMO...

Word Dynamo By Dictionary.com

Searching for fairness doctrine?
How many words do you actually know?

FIND OUT

Matching Quote

"Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much."

-unknown author

Partners:Word Bloglines Citysearch The Daily Beast Ask Answers Ask Kids Life123 Sendori Thesaurus

About Privacy Policy Terms of Use API Careers Advertise with Us Contact Us Help