public access
noun
chiefly US
: a television channel on which any person can broadcast a program
The city council meeting will be broadcast on public access.
—often used before another nounpublic access television
a public access channel
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In many jurisdictions, this process provides automatic criminal record relief, restricting public access to eligible conviction or non-conviction records without requiring individuals to petition for relief.
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
From a public access standpoint, however, this trial set an extremely low bar.
—Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2024
Leatherman created a ranking system that considers 50 criteria, including local water temperature, sand softness, the size of waves, the views, and the ease of public access to the beach, all of which factor into his decisions each year on which beaches belong on his list.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
Capitol Police said the agency will provide information about road closures and public access to congressional buildings closer to Netanyahu’s visit.
—Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
From a public access standpoint, however, this trial set an extremely low bar.
—Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2024
Leatherman created a ranking system that considers 50 criteria, including local water temperature, sand softness, the size of waves, the views, and the ease of public access to the beach, all of which factor into his decisions each year on which beaches belong on his list.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
Capitol Police said the agency will provide information about road closures and public access to congressional buildings closer to Netanyahu’s visit.
—Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
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“Public access.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20access. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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