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From WordNet (r) 2.0 :   [ wn ]

  gag rule
       n : a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
           [syn: closure, cloture, gag law]

From English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) :   [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]

  gag rule
     n.
     A rule that limits or forbids the consideration or discussion of a
  particular topic by members of a legislative or decision-making body.

From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) :   [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]

  gag rule
     n.
     A rule that limits or forbids the consideration or discussion of a
  particular topic by members of a legislative or decision-making body.

From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) :   [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]

  gag rule
     n.
     A rule that limits or forbids the consideration or discussion of a
  particular topic by members of a legislative or decision-making body.

From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) :   [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]

  gag rule
     n.
     A rule that limits or forbids the consideration or discussion of a
  particular topic by members of a legislative or decision-making body.

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