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Pressekodex

press code

noun PRES-se-ko-deks Rare
Communication Media

Also means

journalism ethics code

Usage Note

Pressekodex is the voluntary code of journalistic ethics maintained by the Deutscher Presserat (German Press Council). It covers accuracy, privacy, and the distinction between news and advertising. Violations can result in a formal reprimand (Rüge).

Examples

"Der Presserat prüfte, ob die Veröffentlichung gegen den Pressekodex verstieß."

Natural Translation

The press council examined whether the publication violated the press code.

Literal Translation

The press-council examined, whether the publication against the press-code violated.

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