Definition, synonyms and related words
A statement of the ownership and authorship of a document, which must be included in books, newspapers, magazines and websites published in Germany and certain other German-speaking countries.
"Every website hosted by German publishers is legally required to display an impressum that lists the owner's name and address."
In plain English: An impressum is a legal notice on a website that lists who owns it and provides their contact information so people know they are not anonymous.
"Every website is legally required to display an impressum so visitors can identify who operates it."
Usage: An impressum is a mandatory legal notice on German websites that lists the publisher's identity and contact details. It serves as proof of accountability for online content but does not apply to sites hosted outside Germany or other jurisdictions with different regulations.