prior restraint
prior restraint · prior restraints
A restriction on expression imposed before the fact against particular speech or ideasA restriction on expression imposed before the fact against particular speech or ideas (as opposed to restrictions against general subject matter or imposed after the fact against a particular instance of expression).
Meaning
1 sensesA restriction on expression imposed before the fact against particular speech or ideas (as opposed to restrictions against general subject matter or imposed after the fact against a particular instance of expression).