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.