English Freedom of the Press
Englisch Vokabular von Definition zu Lösung 4
Englisch Vokabular von Definition zu Lösung 4
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officially examine books, films, reports etc. and remove anything that is offensive or unacceptable
censor - verb
of or relating to policies and laws that make some govermental records and other information available to a person who can demonstrate a right or need to know the contents
public right-to-know - noun phrase
someone`s right to keep their personal matters and relationships secret
privacy - noun U
the legal or natural right to say what you believe is true, without beeing prevented or punished
freedom of speech - noun U
an amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of free expression; includes freedom of the press and freedom of religion and freedom of speech.
First Amendment -US
the basic rights which it is generally considered all people should have, such as justice and the freedom to say what you think
human rights - plural noun
close observation of a person or group
(be) under surveillance - verbal phrase
to say that something is true or that someone has done something wrong or illegat, even though this has nor been proved
allege - verb
Several patients have made allegations of professional misconduct about / against her.
to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone
persecute - verb
The left the country out of fear of persecution.
to keep someone in a police station or prison and not allow them to leave
detain -verb
Concern has been expressed about the death in detention of a number of political prisoners.
to take a person away illegally by force, usually in order to demand money in exchange of releasing them
kidnap -verb
a large sum of money which is demanded in exchange for someone who has been taken prisoner.
ransom - noun C or U
The jounalist was freed after the government paid an undisclosed amount of ransom.
someone who is taken as a prisoner by an enemy iin order to force the other people involved to do what the enemy wants
(take / hold) hostage -noun C
She was taken / held hostage by the gunmen.
the act of causing great physical or mental pain in order to persuade someone to do something to give information.
torture -noun C or U (verb)
to continue to annoy or upset someone over a period of time
harass - verb
to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence
interrogate - verb
to put someone in prison.
imprison -verb
He was imprisioned for refusing to disclose his sources.
to forbid (refuse to allow) especially officially
ban -verb
The film was banned in several countries.
to deliberately make someone feel frightened, especially so that they will do what you want
intimidate -verb
the use of force / violence to control people
repression - noun U
to break or act against something ( law, agreement, priciple ) or something that should be treated with respect
violate - verb
The attack violated the ceasefire agreement
allow someone to look at information / documents
provide access ( information / documents) - verbal phrase
not allow someone to look at information / dokuments
block / deny access to (information / documents ) - verbal phrase
someone who disagrees publicly with a goverment, expecially in a country where this is not allowed
dissident - noun C
angry or violent behaviour by people who are protesting about something
(civil) unrest - noun U
It is feared that the civil unrest we are now witnessing in this country could lead to full-scale civil war.
not connected to or influenced by one particular person or group
impartial - adjective
Reports on the case were fair and impartial
to officially recognize, accept or approve of someone or something
accreditation - noun U
Journalist have to be given accreditation before they can report from war zones.
to report the news about a particular important event
cover ( a story ) - verbal phrase
She is covering the American elections for the BBC.
a card / identification issued to media employees such as journalists, photographers etc.
press car - noun C
get access to phones or computers without permission
hacking (phone / computer ) -verbal phrase
to tell private or secret information to reporters or to the public
leak - verb / noun C
His name was leaked to the press
to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden
disclose - verb
Pollice disclosed the names of the two suspects.
an official order given by a court of law, usually to stop someone from doing something
injuction - noun C
She is seeking an injuction banning the newspaper from publishing the photographs.
to formally ask a court of law or similar authority to change its decision
appeal - verb
