hush clause

noun

A legal clause that prevents somebody from saying something about a certain topic, person, or organization.

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Meanings

nounhush clause (plural hush clauses)

plural hush clauses

  1. lawA legal clause that prevents somebody from saying something about a certain topic, person, or organization.
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