I work at a dental office and our credit card processing company charged us almost $600 for the new terminal. The previous terminal we had was leased so we did not own that. They kind of made it sound like we had no choice but to pay that money.
prior restraint. n. an attempt to prevent publication or broadcast of any statement, which is an unconstitutional restraint on free speech and free press (even in the guise of anti-nuisance ordinance).
This prior restraint is known as a 'gag order'. Gag orders are intended to ensure fair trial proceedings. Lesson Summary. Prior restraint is a form of censorship where the government prevents the publication of speech before the expression is made. Engaging in prior restraint constitutes a violation of the First Amendment. The primary exception to the prohibition of prior restraint of free expression is when the government censors speech for national security purposes.