shield law

shield law
noun
: a law that protects journalists from forced disclosure of confidential news sources

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a law protecting journalists from forced disclosure of confidential sources of information.
[1970-75]

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shield law noun (N American)
A law that protects journalists from being forced to reveal confidential information relating to sources, etc
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Main Entry: ↑shield

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shield law,
U.S. a law that permits a member of the press to protect his confidential sources: »

Under “shield laws” in twelve States, newsmen can refuse to reveal their sources (Time).

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n. a law that protects witnesses from revealing certain information, esp. in court
■ a law that protects journalists from having to reveal confidential sources
■ a law that protects rape victims from having to reveal details of their sexual history

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • shield law — n: a law that prevents or protects against disclosure or revelation of information: as a: rape shield law b: a law that protects journalists from disclosure of confidential news sources Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster …   Law dictionary

  • shield law — shield′ law n. lawg a law protecting journalists from forced disclosure of confidential sources of information • Etymology: 1970–75 …   From formal English to slang

  • rape shield law — n: a law that prohibits or limits use of evidence (as testimony) regarding prior sexual conduct of an alleged rape victim Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …   Law dictionary

  • shield law — /ˈʃild lɔ/ (say sheeld law) noun a law designed to protect a person appearing in a trial from having to reveal certain information, as a journalist from having to reveal his or her sources …  

  • shield law — noun Date: 1971 a law that protects journalists from forced disclosure of confidential news sources …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • shield law — a law protecting journalists from forced disclosure of confidential sources of information. [1970 75] * * * …   Universalium

  • shield laws — Statutes in some states that make communications between news reporters and informants confidential and privileged, freeing journalists of the obligation to testify about them in court. This is similar to the doctor patient, lawyer client, or… …   Law dictionary

  • shield law — noun legislation designed to provide a news reporter with the right to refuse to testify as to information and/or sources of information obtained during the news gathering and dissemination process …   Wiktionary

  • Rape shield law — A rape shield law in the United States of America and Canada is a law that limits a defendant s ability to cross examine rape complainants about their past sexual behaviour. The term also refers to a law that prohibits the publication of the… …   Wikipedia

  • rape shield law — noun a shield law designed to protect a person appearing in court to claim that they were raped from being questioned as to their own sexual history …  

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