chilling effect doctrine

chilling effect doctrine
In constitutional law, any practice or law that has the effect of seriously dissuading the exercise of a constitutional right, such as freedom of speech.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


chilling effect doctrine
In constitutional law, any practice or law that has the effect of seriously dissuading the exercise of a constitutional right, such as freedom of speech.

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