gag rule
noun
US
: a rule saying that people are not allowed to speak freely or express their opinions about a particular subject
The law prohibits insurance companies from imposing gag rules that limit communication between doctors and their patients.
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Parties to the case include people under a settlement gag rule, one person seeking to avoid a settlement and two media organizations.
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Brady Dale, Axios, 11 July 2024
Brady Dale, Axios, 11 July 2024
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gag rule
noun
: a law, order, or ruling that prohibits free debate or expression of ideas, information, or opinions
a long-standing Florida gag rule barring people from discussing complaints they made against police officers—National Law Journal
National Law Journal
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: a rule limiting or prohibiting debate on an issue in a legislative assembly (as the U.S. House of Representatives)
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