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Shield Law
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shield law n
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: a law that prevents or protects against disclosure or revelation of information: as
a : rape shield law
b : a law that protects journalists from disclosure of confidential news sources
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.