Question of the Day #265

"Trump, Putin mocked by Finnish newspaper billboards over freedom of the press"
From the headline of this article at ABC News.

上記の文で、freedom of the press の意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "freedom of the press" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、


出版［報道・言論］の自由、自由な取材活動

とあるが、この場合は「報道の自由」が適訳でしょう。

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

the right of newspapers, magazines, etc., to report news without being controlled by the government

Examples

• "Participation in free democratic elections and freedom of the press are certainly two very good elements in our election process."
• Freedom of expression is not freedom of the press.
• 'Freedom of the Press' Doesn't Justify Naked Prince Harry Photos.
• Freedom of the press is a cardinal American right—a pillar of our democracy, a guarantor of our freedom and our free institutions.
• Should freedom of the press be extended to state secrets.