FCC

American

[ef-see-see] / ˈɛfˈsiˈsi /

abbreviation

U.S. Government.

Federal Communications Commission: a board charged with regulating broadcasting and interstate communication by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

FCC British

abbreviation

Federal Communications Commission

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Example Sentences

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He chose instead to put the sit-down with the Texas state legislator on YouTube, which is not regulated by the FCC.

From Los Angeles Times

The changes, championed by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, are designed to crack down on wasteful spending and improper payments to deceased individuals and people without legal residency status.

From The Wall Street Journal

Colbert conducted the interview with Talarico and posted it on YouTube, which is not under the FCC’s jurisdiction, where it attracted several million views.

From Los Angeles Times

CBS has disputed Colbert's account, saying that the network only "provided legal guidance" that broadcasting the interview could violate the FCC directive.

From Barron's

The full interview was later posted on YouTube, where FCC rules don't apply.

From BBC

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