gag order
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noun
a court order banning reporters, attorneys, and other parties involved in a case before a court of law from reporting on or publicly disclosing anything relating to the case.
Origin:
1975–80
1975–80
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| gag order | |
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| a court order restricting information or comment by the participants involved in a lawsuit; "imposing a gag order on members of the press violates the First Amendment" |
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Gag order
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Example sentences
There is no gag order available against a complainant.
Additionally, the jury was not sequestered and there was no gag order placed on the defense.
Lawyers for both sides say the judge has issued a gag order and they are unable to comment on the case.
The local media observed a voluntary gag order to prevent the violence from spreading to other cities.
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