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Meaning of gagging order | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An official order forbidding press or broadcast discussion of a specified subject; a public interest immunity certificate.

British

Examples

“The figures, uncovered by the BBC, have prompted allegations that universities are deliberately using gagging orders to stop grievances becoming public.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Gaggle gaggler Gaggles gaggling gagillion Gaging

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