gag rule

noun
🔊/ˈɡæɡ ruːl/
🔊/ˈɡæɡ ruːl/
(North American English)
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  1. a rule that prevents people from discussing a particular topic at a particular time or place
    • The gag rule prevents funding for organizations that support safe abortion services.禁欲规则阻止为支持安全堕胎服务的组织提供资金。