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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Among other initiatives, Cluck launched a program to improve cardiac arrest survival in the city which included broader public access to defibrillators.
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Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
As a free museum welcoming over 250,000 visitors annually, this support has ensured broad public access to exhibitions and educational programs.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The matter previously generated some discussion among the County Board, with some board members hesitant about the fact that this change would reduce public access to county documents.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday afternoon, the FPPC canceled its April meeting, citing concerns about public access.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
As a free museum welcoming over 250,000 visitors annually, this support has ensured broad public access to exhibitions and educational programs.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The matter previously generated some discussion among the County Board, with some board members hesitant about the fact that this change would reduce public access to county documents.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday afternoon, the FPPC canceled its April meeting, citing concerns about public access.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Public access.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20access. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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