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Quellenschutz

source protection

noun KVEL-len-shoots Rare

Also means

protection of journalistic sources

Usage Note

Quellenschutz is the legal and ethical principle protecting journalists from being compelled to reveal their sources. It is considered a cornerstone of press freedom in Germany.

Examples

"Der Journalist berief sich auf den Quellenschutz und schwieg."

Natural Translation

The journalist invoked source protection and remained silent.

Literal Translation

The journalist invoked the source-protection and was-silent.

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