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Impressum

imprint

noun im-PRES-oom Rare

Origin: from Latin impressum

Also means

masthead

Usage Note

Impressum is the legally required statement in a German publication (print or online) listing publisher, editor, and contact details. German law (Impressumspflicht) mandates its presence on all journalistic media, including websites.

Examples

"Das Impressum jeder deutschen Nachrichtenwebsite muss den Verantwortlichen nennen."

Natural Translation

The imprint of every German news website must name the responsible person.

Literal Translation

The imprint of every German news-website must the responsible-party name.

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