In effect, the vote prevented discussion on the substance of the resolution.

In the process, the Goverment has gradually lifted the taboo that until the early 1980's prevented public discussion of the subject.

"All of us want to begin a dialogue now, but the language of the political right is too extreme, and that's preventing discussion," he said.

US gagging orders are currently preventing discussion of the allegations.

It became ever more difficult to prevent public discussion of political issues.

Will keeping in step with the other first-grade classes prevent further discussion?

The only thing we could do if extremely bad changes were announced was to settle for a recommendation which prevented discussion in the Council.

But we previously decided not to do that, to prevent eternal discussion.

You can find yourself assigned a "minder" who prevents honest discussion.

Laws may prevent freedom of speech, and prevent discussion in print or other media.