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 ts publication.

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  1. ^ Lehman, Jeffrey; Phelps, Shirelle (2005). West's Encyclopedia of American Law, Vol. 8 (2 ed.). Detroit: Thomson/Gale. p. 152. ISBN 9780787663742.