Prior restraint

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.NounA restriction on expression imposed before the fact against particular speech or ideas (as opposed to restrictions against general subject matter or imposed after the fact against a particular instance of expression).

Synonyms

preclusion precensorship presuppression preliminary injunction preordainment prejudication preenactment preconstruction preordinance forejudger preemption preintimation

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