Definitions:

1. An order by a court or government, restricting information or comment from being made public or passed onto any unauthorized third party. NOUN
   • The new gag law prevented journalists from reporting on government corruption.
2. Any law that limits freedonm of the press. NOUN
   • The gag law was criticized for infringing on journalists' right to report the truth.
3. Refers to legilation designed to restrict free speech, often by preventing the dissemination of certain information or limiting the ability of individuals or organizations to communicate freely. NOUN
   • Activists rallied against the proposed gag law, arguing it would stiffle free speech.
4. Type of legislation enforced through legal means, such as fines, penalties, or imprisonment. NOUN
   • Under the gag law, individuals could face severe penalties for sharing unauthorized information.

Synonyms:

• Censorship law
• information control law
• speech restriction law