Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gag order
noun
/ɡæɡ ˈɔːrdər/
Definition
A gag order is a legal order restricting information or comments from being made public.
Examples
- The court issued a gag order to prevent the media from covering the trials.
- He was issued a gag order after revealing details about the case.
- The company enforced a gag order on employees regarding the merger discussions.
Meaning
It is often used to keep sensitive information private during legal proceedings.
Synonyms
- confidentiality order
- non-disclosure order
- restrictive order
