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shield law
n.
A law that protects journalists from being compelled to reveal confidential sources of information.
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Universalium. 2010.
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Shield laws in the United States — A shield law is legislation designed to provide a news reporter with the right to refuse to testify as to information and/or sources of information obtained during the newsgathering and dissemination process.DefinitionThere is no federal shield… … Wikipedia
