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Redaktionsstatut

editorial statute

noun reh-dak-tsee-OHNS-shtah-toot Rare
Communication Media

Origin: from Latin statutum

Also means

newsroom constitution

Usage Note

Redaktionsstatut is a legally recognised internal agreement at a German media outlet that defines the rights and co-determination powers of the editorial staff relative to the publisher; it protects journalistic independence.

Examples

"Das Redaktionsstatut garantiert den Journalisten das Recht, Weisungen abzulehnen."

Natural Translation

The editorial statute guarantees the journalists the right to refuse directives.

Literal Translation

The editorial-statute guarantees the journalists the right to reject instructions.

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