"Zapple doctrine" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: the Zapple doctrine [canonical]
Etymology: Named after U.S. Senate Commerce Committee counselor Nicholas Zapple. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Zapple doctrine
  1. (US, law, historical) 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. Tags: US, historical Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-Zapple_doctrine-en-name-4yLZodCN Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law
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