gag rule

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noun
  1. any rule restricting open discussion or debate concerning a given issue, especially in a deliberative body.

Origin of gag rule

1
An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

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British Dictionary definitions for gag rule

gag rule

noun
  1. US any closure regulation adopted by a deliberative body

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