An effort by a government agency to block the publication of material it deems libelous or harmful is also known as

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Prior restraint refers to an attempt by a government agency to prevent the publication of certain material considered to be harmful or libelous. This is different from the right of rebuttal, which is the opportunity given to a person or organization to respond to criticism or attacks made against them. The equal time rule and fairness doctrine are both related to media regulation, but they do not directly relate to government attempts to block the publication of specific material.

An Effort by a Government Agency to Block the Publication