gagging order

noun

Definition of gagging order

British, law

: an order by a judge or court saying that the people involved in a legal case cannot talk about the case or anything related to it in public : gag order

The court has issued a gagging order.

Word by Word Definitions

gag play gagging

: to restrict use of the mouth of by inserting something into it to prevent speech or outcry
: to prevent from exercising freedom of speech or expression
: to pry or hold open with a gag

: something thrust into the mouth to keep it open or to prevent speech or outcry
: an official check or restraint on debate or free speech
: a laugh-provoking remark or act

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