gag order
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gag order
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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He blabs so much about the trial at his daily press conferences that the judge hands down a gag order.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
In a lawsuit earlier this year, the Justice Department based its decision to deny the release of Volume II based on Cannon’s gag order.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2025
How was the gag order for law enforcement and other key people close to the case a challenge in telling your story?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2025
The judge went on to approve the request, saying the gag order had been repeatedly violated.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2025
"Do not even talk with her," was the gag order that went out from the central administration of Belmont to every chair and director.
From Wild Justice by Sprague, Ruth M.
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