"gag rule" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gag rules [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gag rule (plural gag rules)
  1. A rule that limits or forbids the consideration or discussion of a particular topic by members of a legislative or decision-making body. Wikipedia link: gag rule
    Sense id: en-gag_rule-en-noun--qL79LxK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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