"equal time" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: equal times [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} equal time (countable and uncountable, plural equal times)
  1. (US, radio, television) A policy stating that radio and television licensees are required to offer opposing political candidates an equal amount of airtime. Tags: US, countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Radio, Television
    Sense id: en-equal_time-en-noun-Spt50HSt Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, media, radio, television

Inflected forms

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