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Übertragungsrecht

broadcasting right

noun ue-ber-TRAH-goongs-rekht Rare
Communication Media

Also means

transmission right

Usage Note

Übertragungsrecht is the exclusive licence to broadcast a particular event, such as a football match or cultural ceremony. Bidding wars over Übertragungsrechte are common in sports media.

Examples

"Der Sender sicherte sich die Übertragungsrechte für die Olympischen Spiele."

Natural Translation

The broadcaster secured the broadcasting rights for the Olympic Games.

Literal Translation

The broadcaster secured itself the transmission-rights for the Olympic Games.

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