Publication Embargo
/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən ɛmˈbɑːrɡoʊ/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal or contractually imposed restriction delaying the public release of certain information or materials until a specified time or event.
The newspaper agreed to honor the publication embargo until the court officially released the verdict.
Forms
- publication embargoes
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Commentary
Publication embargoes are common in legal settlements, media law, and regulatory disclosures; drafters should clearly specify the embargo terms and enforceability conditions.
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