gag rule
noun
any rule restricting open discussion or debate concerning a given issue, especially in a deliberative body.
Origin of gag rule
1An Americanism dating back to 1800–10
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How to use gag rule in a sentence
Severance packages, of course, often come with gag rules, but Handel seems determined to keep speaking out.
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British Dictionary definitions for gag rule
gag rule
noun
US any closure regulation adopted by a deliberative body
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