gag rule

• Eine Regelung oder Politik, die bestimmten Personen oder Gruppen untersagt, über bestimmte Themen zu sprechen oder Informationen offenzulegen; häufig in politischen, juristischen oder medizinischen Kontexten verwendet, um Äußerungen oder die Weitergabe von Informationen einzuschränken.

A regulation or policy that restricts or prohibits certain individuals or groups from discussing specific topics, often used in political, legal, or medical contexts to limit speech or disclosure of information.

1. Restriction on speechC1formal

   A regulation or rule that prohibits members of a legislative body or organization from discussing certain topics.

   Maulkorb-Erlass

   • The committee imposed a gag rule on the debate about the budget.
   • The gag rule prevented senators from speaking about the scandal.
   • Many activists criticized the gag rule as a violation of free speech.

2. Limitation on public discussionC1formalamerican

   A policy that restricts the discussion of specific issues, often used in political or legal contexts.

   Maulkorb-Erlass

   • The government's gag rule silenced opposition voices.
   • The gag rule was introduced to prevent leaks of classified information.
   • Journalists protested against the gag rule that limited their reporting.