gag rule

• Regra ou política que restringe ou proíbe determinadas pessoas ou grupos de discutir temas específicos, frequentemente usada em contextos políticos, jurídicos ou médicos para limitar declarações ou a divulgação de informações.

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.

   Regra de silêncio

   • 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.

   Restrição ao debate público

   • 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.