global gag rule
n.— «This clique condemns these organizations because one has not been willing to agree to the so-called Mexico City Policy—also known as the Global Gag Rule—and the other continues to work with humane health programs in China, despite the Chinese government’s lamentable policies.» —“Transcript of Opening Keynote Address by Nils Daulaire” in Washington, D.C. U.S. Newswire June 2, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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