gag order
A 'gag order' is typically used in legal contexts to restrict the sharing of sensitive information to ensure fairness in proceedings.
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Definition
C1Legal
(formal, judicial)A court directive preventing individuals involved in a legal case from publicly discussing or disclosing specific information about the case.
Example
- The judge issued a gag order to ensure the jury remained unbiased.
- Due to the gag order, the lawyers were unable to comment on the ongoing trial.
B2General
(informal, authoritative)An instruction from someone in power stopping another person from talking about a particular subject.
Example
- The company placed a gag order on employees regarding the merger talks.
- He received a gag order from his boss, prohibiting him from discussing the project.
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