gagging order
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gagging order
First recorded in 1830–40, for an earlier sense; 1950–55, for the current sense
Example Sentences
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A "super-injunction" - a kind of gagging order that prevents the reporting of even the existence of the injunction - was lifted earlier this week.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025
Reading a summary of his judgment in court, Mr Justice Chamberlain said the the gagging order had "given rise to serious free speech concerns".
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025
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
A High Court judge refused to grant the gagging order the following month, but Appeal Court judges ruled in Sir Philip's favour on Tuesday this week.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2018
The newspaper said he was forced to sign a gagging order when he left.
From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2013
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