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The information I requested under the Freedom of Information Act has been blocked for two years.
Sibel Edmonds

Meaning of "Freedom of Information Act" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

Freedom of Information Act  [ˈfriːdəm əv ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃ ən ækt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

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Freedom of Information Act is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Freedom of information laws by country

Freedom of information laws allow access by the general public to data held by national governments. They establish a "right-to-know" legal process by which requests may be made for government-held information, to be received freely or at minimal cost, barring standard exceptions. Also variously referred to as open records, or sunshine laws, governments are also typically bound by a duty to publish and promote openness. In many countries there are constitutional guarantees for the right of access to information, but usually these are unused if specific support legislation does not exist.

Definition of Freedom of Information Act in the English dictionary

The definition of Freedom of Information Act in the dictionary is a piece of legislation enacted in various countries granting the right to individuals to request free access to information held by the government.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT


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backed
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compact
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contact
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contract
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cracked
krækt
exact
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extract
ɪkˈstrækt
fact
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impact
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intact
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interact
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packed
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rɪˈækt
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

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Freedomites
freedwoman
freedwomen
freefall parachuting
Freefone

WORDS THAT END LIKE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

Companies Act
Data Protection Act
Federal Insurance Contributions Act
Homestead Act
Obscene Publications Act
Official Secrets Act
Privacy Act
Reform Act
Riot Act
Stamp Act
Test Act
Trade Descriptions Act
Trades Descriptions Act

Synonyms and antonyms of Freedom of Information Act in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Freedom of Information Act» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

Find out the translation of Freedom of Information Act to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Freedom of Information Act from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Freedom of Information Act» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

信息自由法案
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Ley de Libertad de Información
570 millions of speakers

English

Freedom of Information Act
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सूचना की स्वतंत्रता अधिनियम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قانون حرية المعلومات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Закон о свободе информации
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Freedom of Information Act
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তথ্য আইনের স্বাধীনতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Loi sur la liberté de l´information
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Akta Kebebasan Maklumat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Informationsfreiheitsgesetz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

情報公開法
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정보 법 의 자유
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kebebasan Informasi undhang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Đạo luật Tự do Thông tin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தகவல் சுதந்திர சட்டம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

माहिती कायद्याची स्वातंत्र्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bilgi Edinme Özgürlüğü Yasası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Freedom of Information Act
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Freedom of Information Act
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Закон про свободу інформації
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Freedom of Information Act
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Νόμο περί Ελευθερίας της Πληροφορίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Vryheid van Inligting, Wet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Freedom of Information Act
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Freedom of Information Act
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Freedom of Information Act

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT»

The term «Freedom of Information Act» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.537 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Freedom of Information Act

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2 QUOTES WITH «FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Freedom of Information Act.
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Sibel Edmonds
The information I requested under the Freedom of Information Act has been blocked for two years.
2
Al Franken
The institutions that we've built up over the years to protect our individual privacy rights from the government don't apply to the private sector. The Fourth Amendment doesn't apply to corporations. The Freedom of Information Act doesn't apply to Silicon Valley. And you can't impeach Google if it breaks its 'Don't be evil' campaign pledge.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT»

Discover the use of Freedom of Information Act in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Freedom of Information Act and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Your right to know: a citizen's guide to the Freedom of ...
New edition of this popular guide. Shows how to get the information you want through using the new freedom of information act.
Heather Brooke, 2006
2
The Impact of the Freedom of Information Act on Central ...
"Evaluates the performance of the Act against its objectives, and its impact on Whitehall. Draws upon evidence from interviews with officials, plus FOI requesters and journalists as well as stories in the national press." - cover.
Robert Hazell, Ben Worthy, Mark Glover, 2010
3
Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000
The new edition of this popular Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 provides a comprehensive overview of the Act, combined with comment and analysis on the effect of the legislation, along with a full copy of the Act ...
John Wadham, Kelly Harris, George Peretz, 2011
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Freedom of Information Act: Issues for the 111th Congress
Contents: (1) Introduction; (2) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) History: FOIA Exemptions; Fees for Service; (3) The George W. Bush Administration: Executive Order 13392, ¿Improving Agency Disclosure of Information¿; (4) 110th Congress ...
Wendy R. Ginsberg, 2010
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Freedom of Information Act 2000: Ministerial veto on ...
An order by the Information Commissioner (upheld by the First-tier Tribunal (Information Rights) on appeal) to the Department of Health to disclose the Transition Risk Register relating to the Coalition Government's proposals for ...
Great Britain: Information Commissioner's Office, 2012
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Freedom of information and the right to know: the origins ...
This examination of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) traces the American origins of the belief that the citizens of a democracy have a natural right to know about the workings of their government.
Herbert N. Foerstel, 1999
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Post-legislative scrutiny of the Freedom of Information Act ...
Some former Ministers and senior civil servants argue that Freedom of Information (FOI) is having a 'chilling effect' on policy discussion at the heart of government.
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Justice Committee, 2012
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A Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act ...
Covers all aspects of requesting information from Federal government agencies (FOIA requests). Extensive appendix includes sample request & appeal letters, a bibliography & the text of both Acts. Very popular!!
DIANE Publishing Company, 1994
9
Freedom of Information: The News the Media Use
In this book, Shannon E. Martin details the history that led to the law's enactment and the resulting discoveries in government repositories over the past fifty years.
Shannon E. Martin, 2008
10
Freedom of Information Act: Agencies are Making Progress in ...
Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), federal agencies must generally provide access to their information, enabling the public to learn about government operations and decisions.
Linda Koontz, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Freedom of Information Act is used in the context of the following news items.
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Very important that civil society be strengthened: Ho Kwon Ping
In order to do this, he said rather than a Freedom of Information Act, Singapore should instead have a Code on Information Disclosure. «The Online Citizen, Jul 15»
2
Unlock USDOT info on SC State
At the request of The Post and Courier, under the Freedom of Information Act, the agency released the DOT report but redacted all of the ... «Charleston Post Courier, Jul 15»
3
Just one fine since spitting and feeding birds banned in Hounslow
The figures were revealed in response to a Freedom of Information Act request by getwestlondon. The council said it was looking to step up ... «getwestlondon, Jul 15»
4
Our View: Strengthen public information law by mandating training
“What's the incentive for these government agencies not to keep violating the Freedom of Information Act?” Baer said in a phone interview. «Norwich Bulletin, Jul 15»
5
Revealed: how Noonan 'divvied up' Nama post for Fine Gael crony
In the confidential memo obtained by Renua leader Lucinda Creighton under the Freedom of Information Act, Mr Dorgan said: "The minister ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
6
We must fight watering down of Freedom of Information Act
For a different view, listen to the House of Commons Justice Select Committee two years later: "The Freedom of Information Act has enhanced ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
7
With 'Release To One, Release to All,' U.S. Pilots New Freedom Of …
... out a series of pilot programs that will explore a "release to one, release to all" policy for responding to Freedom of Information Act requests. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
8
Public losing faith in laws meant to ensure access to government …
... Information (Public Access) system was introduced by the Labor government in 2009 as a replacement for the Freedom of Information Act. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
9
Judicial Watch: Lois Lerner, DOJ Officials, and FBI Met to Plan …
A lawsuit filed under the Freedom of Information Act produced the documents which included the memo as well as revelations that the Justice ... «Washington Free Beacon, Jul 15»
10
High-crime and cop neighborhoods tops in concealed-carry permits
Through the Freedom of Information Act, the Sun-Times obtained an Illinois State Police database of the 119,337 concealed-carry permits ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Freedom of Information Act [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/freedom-of-information-act>. May 2024 ».
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