gag order
noun
: a judicial ruling barring public disclosure or discussion (as by the press) of information related to a case
broadly
: a similar nonjudicial prohibition against the release of confidential information or against public discussion of a sensitive matter
Examples of gag order in a Sentence
The judge has issued a gag order.
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The plea also prompted Judge Steven Hippler, who was overseeing the case after the defense argued for a change of venue from Latah County to Boise, to lift a longstanding gag order, paving the way for the release of photos and other evidence.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Kohberger’s public defense team declined interview requests from the Statesman since a longstanding gag order was lifted in the high-profile murder case in mid-July, citing ethical and legal obligations to their client.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2025
The gag order comes after Drummond gave an interview to a media outlet from jail.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
In May, the Arkansas Supreme Court struck down the gag order, calling it overly broad and vague.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Kohberger’s public defense team declined interview requests from the Statesman since a longstanding gag order was lifted in the high-profile murder case in mid-July, citing ethical and legal obligations to their client.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2025
The gag order comes after Drummond gave an interview to a media outlet from jail.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
In May, the Arkansas Supreme Court struck down the gag order, calling it overly broad and vague.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gag order
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“Gag order.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gag%20order. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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