Gag order definition

Gag order

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WordNet

(1) 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"

WiktionaryText

An order issued by a court prohibiting specified persons from discussing a case outside limitations set by the court.
Any directive from a person in authority prohibiting another person from speaking about a certain thing.