Presseakkreditierung

press accreditation

noun PRES-eh-ah-kre-di-TEER-ung Rare

Origin: from Latin accreditare

Also means

media credential

Usage Note

Presseakkreditierung is the formal approval allowing journalists to cover an event, issued by organisers; without a valid Akkreditierung reporters may not enter the designated press area.

Examples

"Ohne Presseakkreditierung durfte er den Gipfel nicht betreten."

Natural Translation

Without press accreditation he was not allowed to enter the summit.

Literal Translation

Without press-accreditation he was not allowed to enter the summit.

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