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tel·e·play

(tĕl′ə-plā′)
n.
1. A script for a television program.
2. A play written or adapted for television.
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teleplay

(ˈtɛlɪˌpleɪ)
n
(Broadcasting) a play written for television
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tel•e•play

(ˈtɛl əˌpleɪ)

n.
a play written or adapted for broadcast on television.
[1950–55]
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