broadcast rights

noun

UK /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst raɪts/

US /ˈbrɔːdkæst raɪts/

The permission to show or play a TV or radio show.

The network paid a lot of money for the broadcast rights to the football game.

SYNONYMS

airing rights transmission rights media rights television rights radio rights

RELATED WORDS

licensing syndication streaming copyright coverage

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The legal permission to send out a program over the air or online.

The station lost its broadcast rights after the license expired.

3. The exclusive deal to show a sports event on TV or radio.

Two channels competed for the broadcast rights to the Olympics.

4. The right to distribute audio or video content to the public.

The podcast company bought the broadcast rights to the interview.