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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This mammoth data breach, which led to thousands of Afghans being secretly relocated to the UK, was only revealed last month after the High Court lifted a gagging order.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025
In its partial lifting of a gagging order, the court in the town of Rishon LeZion said Eli Feldstein and three others were under investigation.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2024
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
Mr Wolkind read out a letter from Watkins' solicitors which the defendant had described as a gagging order after she claimed she had threatened to go to police in 2008.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2015
The newspaper said he was forced to sign a gagging order when he left.
From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2013
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