Definition of Prior restraint
government action that prohibits speech or another expression before the speech happens
Examples of Prior restraint in a sentence
The Constitution frowns on prior restraint and allows people to criticize the government without being punished for it. 🔊
Because he was afraid the publicity of the case, the judge used prior restraint to limit what could be discussed outside of the courtroom strictly. 🔊
Touting prior restraint, the government sealed the documents surrounding the UFO sightings and refused to let agents discuss what they saw. 🔊
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