Several newspapers were initially prevented from printing the Pentagon Papers through the government's use of which of the following?

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Prior restraint is a government action that stops the press from publishing a story or article before it is disseminated to the public. In the case of the Pentagon Papers, several newspapers were initially prevented from publishing the papers due to the government's use of prior restraint.

Several Newspapers Were Initially Prevented from Printing the Pentagon Papers