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Glossary Journalism & Media

Right of reply

Giving the subject of a critical story a fair chance to respond before publication, and reflecting that response in the piece.

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Impeachment

A formal charge brought by a legislature against a public official. It is an accusation that…

Quorum

The minimum number of members who must be present for a body to take a valid…

Semiconductor

The chips that do the computing. A handful of firms dominate design and an even smaller…

Editorial

An unsigned piece stating the publication's own institutional position, distinct from both news reporting and outside…

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