global gag rule
n.— «Denying U.S. aid to family planning organizations and imposing a global gag rule will only increase the need for abortion.» —“Int’l Family Planning: Smith Tries Again” Abortion Report June 6, 1997. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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