gag order

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A gag order is a formal legal instruction issued by a judge or court. This order prohibits the people directly involved in a legal case (such as lawyers, defendants, plaintiffs, witnesses, or sometimes jurors) from publicly discussing specific details of the case with the media or the public. Its primary purpose is to ensure a fair trial by preventing the spread of information...