Gag Order

A gag order, also known as a gagging order or suppression order, is a legal order that restricts information or comment from being made public or passed on to unauthorized third parties. They are used in various contexts, including to protect trade secrets, ongoing police or military operations, and the privacy of victims or minors. However, gag orders can also be abused as a tool for intimidation, and their use is sometimes controversial, particularly when used to prevent prejudicial pre-trial publicity or to limit freedom of the press.learn more on wikipedia