FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, THE


Meaning of FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, THE in English

ˌFreedom of Inforˈmation ˌAct, the BrE AmE

a law that makes government information freely available to ordinary citizens and makes it illegal for government departments to keep information secret unless this is really necessary ⇨ ↑ Official Secrets Act

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.