freedom of the press
noun /ˌfriːdəm əv ðə ˈpres/
/ˌfriːdəm əv ðə ˈpres/
[uncountable]- the right to publish news and opinions in the press without the government removing any of the information. This right became part of American law under the First Amendment. In Britain the press is free to publish most types of information but the government can prevent newspapers and broadcasters from reporting some stories by using the Official Secrets Act or advise against publication using a DA-notice.