CHILLING EFFECT

By SovConn | April 19, 2014

chilling effect. 1.Constitutional law. The result of a law or practice that seriously discourages the exercise of a constitutional right, such as the right to appeal or the right of free speech. 2. Broadly, the result when any practice is discouraged. — Also termed chilling bidding; chilling the bidding. [Blacks Law 8th]

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