gagging order

American  

[gag-ing awr-der] / ˈgæg ɪŋ ˌɔr dər /

noun

British Law.

1. gag order.

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Etymology

Origin of gagging order

First recorded in 1830–40, for an earlier sense; 1950–55, for the current sense

Example Sentences

The High Court put a highly-restrictive super-injunction in place, meaning even the existence of the gagging order could not be reported until a judge lifted the order last week.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

This was part of the reason the information was protected by a so-called "super-injunction" - a kind of gagging order that prevents the reporting of even the existence of the injunction.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

The Staunch Prize been criticised by some crime writers as a "gagging order" that sweeps violence against women under the carpet.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2019

Judge Amy Berman Jackson slapped Stone with an expanded gagging order, which prevents him speaking publicly about the case, and told him his supposedly contrite apology “rings quite hollow”.

From The Guardian • Feb. 22, 2019

She imposed a full gagging order that prevents Stone making any statements about the case, including press releases, press conferences and social media posts, although he can still solicit donations to his personal defence fund.

From The Guardian • Feb. 21, 2019