WorldSeptember 3, 2026
gagging
GAG-ing
Definition
The act of forcibly preventing or suppressing someone from speaking, expressing an opinion, or presenting a defense.
Etymology
Originating in the 16th century, the word likely derives from the imitative sound of choking or retching, eventually evolving to describe the physical act of stopping someone from speaking before becoming a metaphorical term for suppression.
In the news
The husband argued that the family court's decision to stop his line of questioning was equivalent to gagging his defense, thereby violating his right to a fair trial.
Not just wives, husbands too have the right to know income: Chhattisgarh HC rebuffs family court order
Read the full article ↗The New Indian Express