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noun

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

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Origin of gag rule

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

Words nearby gag rule

gaggery, gaggle, gag law, gagman, gag order, gag rule, gah, Gahanna, gahnite, GAI, Gaia

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How to use gag rule in a sentence

A gag rule tabling every petition that discussed slavery effectively prevented members of Congress from debating the issue.
The young United States’ manifest uncertainty|Colin Woodard|June 25, 2021|Washington Post
In the convention, Washington scrupulously followed the gag rule, so his thoughts on the proceedings are somewhat unknown.
Washington’s Wheeler-Dealer Patriotism|William O’Connor|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
President Obama repealed the policy, also known as “Global Gag Rule,” in 2009.
The Tea Party's Abortion Agenda|Dana Goldstein|August 25, 2010|DAILY BEAST
He repealed the global gag rule, and restored integrity to scientific research and government programs.
No Messiah, but a Good Swimmer|Katrina Vanden Heuvel|November 2, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Every year Mr. Adams renewed his motion to strike out the gag rule, and forced it to a vote.
Hero Tales From American History|Henry Cabot Lodge, and Theodore Roosevelt
Poor, deluded public; poor, secluded girls; they are not to blame, they do the very best they can under the gag-rule of Rome.
The Demands of Rome|Elizabeth Schoffen

British Dictionary definitions for gag rule

gag rule

gag resolution

noun

US any closure regulation adopted by a deliberative body

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gag rule

Origin of gag rule

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British Dictionary definitions for gag rule

gag resolution