gag rule
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gag rule
An Americanism dating back to 1800–10
Example Sentences
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For more than 50 years, the agency’s gag rule bullied Americans into silence.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The SEC claimed the gag rule helped it efficiently police markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“Judge Merchan could have initiated an inquiry into whether that violated the gag rule or namely, if Trump was responsible for violations of the gag order,” Burbank said.
From Salon • May 22, 2024
The judge has imposed a gag rule while he decides the issue.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023
In 1836, near the end of Jackson’s second term, Congress adopted a gag rule that banned any discussion of petitions or legislation related to slavery.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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