gag order

[ gag awr-der ]

noun

, Law.

1. a court order banning reporters, attorneys, and other parties involved in a case being tried in a court of law from reporting on or publicly disclosing anything relating to the case.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gag order¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

"Judge Merchan didn't jail Trump for 10 full violations of his gag order, he's not going to sentence him to any time. He'll probably be fined, and that will be the end of it."

From Salon

Moreover, the Goldwater Rule was never meant to be a blanket gag order on the profession.

From Salon

Both prosecutors and Combs’ attorneys Thursday agreed not to speak to the media without a gag order being imposed.

From Los Angeles Times

To prevent further leaks, they asked for “a gag order prohibiting government personnel from disclosing any evidence or investigative material related to this case to any member of the media.”

From Los Angeles Times

He said he would impose a gag order on the attorney if he continued to make such remarks, NBC reported.

From BBC