Prior review

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Prior review occurs when executive persons read and review materials before they have been made available to the public.

Prior review is distinct from prior restraint, [1] the government prohibition of speech in advance of its publication.

References

  1. Lehman, Jeffrey; Phelps, Shirelle (2005). West's Encyclopedia of American Law, Vol. 8 (2 ed.). Detroit: Thomson/Gale. p. 152. ISBN   9780787663742.