Silenced
/ˈsaɪ.lənst/
Definitions
- (adj.) Deprived of the right or ability to speak or express opinions, often by legal or authoritative means.
The witness was silenced by a court order preventing disclosure.
Forms
- silences
- silence
- silencing
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts involving suppression of speech or testimony, drafting should clarify whether silencing is voluntary or enforced by law.
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