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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The funding comes with a new lease agreement with the city that runs through June 30, 2043, and provides for greater public access to the venue.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
In 2008, a law proposed by then-senator Anthony Sykes, who now serves as public access counselor in the office of the Attorney General, would have mandated disclosure of lobbyist requests.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 3 Feb. 2026
However, in a milestone of recovery, the historic district recently opened for public access, and the harbor now operates limited boat tours.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
But limiting public access to the water can create practical problems, Lee said.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
In 2008, a law proposed by then-senator Anthony Sykes, who now serves as public access counselor in the office of the Attorney General, would have mandated disclosure of lobbyist requests.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 3 Feb. 2026
However, in a milestone of recovery, the historic district recently opened for public access, and the harbor now operates limited boat tours.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
But limiting public access to the water can create practical problems, Lee said.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Public access.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20access. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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