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gag rule
noun
- any rule restricting open discussion or debate concerning a given issue, especially in a deliberative body.
gag rule
noun
- any closure regulation adopted by a deliberative body
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gag rule1
An Americanism dating back to 1800–10
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“The consequences of President Trump’s global gag rule are not theoretical,” Demant said.
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“Judge Merchan could have initiated an inquiry into whether that violated the gag rule or namely, if Trump was responsible for violations of the gag order,” Burbank said.
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In May, Congress adopts a gag rule designed to prohibit any discussion of petitions related to slavery.
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Trump expanded it into what critics called a “global gag rule,” forbidding foreign aid recipients to even provide information about abortion.
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The judge has imposed a gag rule while he decides the issue.
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