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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Both documents were filed under seal, so not released to the public, and followed encouragement from the judge presiding over the case to investigate likely violations of the court’s gag order.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2025
But with the gag order preventing most extrajudicial discussion of the case expected to end soon, authorities could finally address posts from the account — or the public could find out through unsealed search warrant returns, discovery disclosures, or digital forensics from Kohberger's devices.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
Despite the gag order, new information continues to trickle out about Kohberger himself.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 30 June 2025
Her attorneys are barred by a gag order from talking.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2025
But with the gag order preventing most extrajudicial discussion of the case expected to end soon, authorities could finally address posts from the account — or the public could find out through unsealed search warrant returns, discovery disclosures, or digital forensics from Kohberger's devices.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
Despite the gag order, new information continues to trickle out about Kohberger himself.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 30 June 2025
Her attorneys are barred by a gag order from talking.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 18 June 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 25 Aug. 2025.
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