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gag rule

noun

  1. any rule restricting open discussion or debate concerning a given issue, especially in a deliberative body.


gag rule

noun

  1. any closure regulation adopted by a deliberative body
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of gag rule1

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10
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Example Sentences

A gag rule tabling every petition that discussed slavery effectively prevented members of Congress from debating the issue.

In the convention, Washington scrupulously followed the gag rule, so his thoughts on the proceedings are somewhat unknown.

President Obama repealed the policy, also known as “Global Gag Rule,” in 2009.

He repealed the global gag rule, and restored integrity to scientific research and government programs.

Every year Mr. Adams renewed his motion to strike out the gag rule, and forced it to a vote.

Poor, deluded public; poor, secluded girls; they are not to blame, they do the very best they can under the gag-rule of Rome.

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