Definitions:

1. A court order restricting information or comment by the participants involved in a lawsuit. NOUN
   • The company was under a gag order not to reveal details about the pending lawsuit.
2. A legal command used to prevent potential interferance in court proceedings by limiting publicity, to protect privacy, or to prevent the relase of classified or confidential information. NOUN
   • The media was subjected to a gag order during the high-profile muder trial to ensure fair proceedings.
3. A legal directive issued by a court or government authority that restricts individuals or entities from discussing or disclosing certain information, typically related to ongoing legal proceedings. NOUN
   • The judge issued a gag order to prevent the media from reporting on the high-profile case.
4. An order issued by a court prohibiting specified persons from discussing a case outside limitations set by the court. NOUN
   • Lawyers and witnesses were subject to a gag order, preventing them from speaking to the press.
5. Any directive from a person in authority prohibiting another person from speaking about a certain thing. NOUN
   • The court placed a gag order on the case to avoid influencing potential jurors.

Synonyms:

• confidentiality otder
• non-disclosure order
• silence order