English Explanatory Dictionary

Zapple doctrine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. An extension of the fairness doctrine to political candidates' spokespeople and supporters, mandating that, if one candidate's supporters were allowed to buy airtime, then supporters of opposing candidates should have the opportunity to buy a comparable amount of airtime for their candidates.

Word forms

Zapple doctrine the Zapple doctrine

Etymology

Named after U.S. Senate Commerce Committee counselor Nicholas Zapple.

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