Silencing
/ˈsaɪlən.sɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of intentionally suppressing or preventing the expression of speech or information, often in a legal or political context.
The plaintiffs argued that the law amounted to silencing dissenting voices.
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Commentary
Silencing is often analyzed in constitutional law regarding free speech rights; in drafting, clarity is needed to distinguish silencing as suppression of speech from other forms of limitation or regulation.
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