Medienrecht

media law

noun MEH-dee-en-rekht Rare

Usage Note

Medienrecht is the body of law governing press, broadcasting, and online media. It covers areas such as copyright, defamation, data protection, and licensing, and is taught as a specialism in German law schools.

Examples

"Der Anwalt ist spezialisiert auf Medienrecht und Pressefreiheit."

Natural Translation

The lawyer specialises in media law and press freedom.

Literal Translation

The lawyer is specialised on media-law and press-freedom.

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