Gag Rule - Definition - Law Dictionary Home Dictionary Definition gag-rule
Definition :
gag rule
: a law, order, or ruling that prohibits free debate or expression of ideas, information, or opinions [a long-standing Florida gag rule barring people from discussing complaints they made against police officers "National Law Journal"]
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: a rule limiting or prohibiting debate on an issue in a legislative assembly (as the U.S. House of Representatives)
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