"policy by press release" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} policy by press release (uncountable)
  1. (politics, derogatory) An attempt to influence public policy through press releases intended to alarm the public into demanding action from their elected officials. Wikipedia link: policy by press release Tags: derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Politics
    Sense id: en-policy_by_press_release-en-noun--VZPhK2x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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