equal-time rule

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | 315 words | Copyright

equal-time rule a Federal Communications Commission rule that requires equal air time for all major candidates competing for political office. It was preceded by the fairness doctrine, abolished in 1987, which required radio and television broadcasters to air contrasting views on controversial public issues.

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