silencepolicy
nounUK /ˈsaɪləns ˈpɒləsi/
US /ˈsaɪləns ˈpɑːləsi/
A silence policy is a rule that says people should not talk.
The library has a silence policy, so everyone whispers.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A company rule that says workers may not talk about certain things.
The company's silence policy stopped staff from discussing the new plan.
3. A plan to keep news secret from other people.
The team followed a silence policy and told no one about the surprise party.
4. A rule in a game or contest that players must stay quiet.
During the chess match, a silence policy kept the room calm.