embargo

An embargo is a government-imposed restriction that prevents the release or dissemination of certain information, goods, or data for a specific period or until certain conditions are met. For example, news organizations might be asked not to publish a story until an official announcement is made, or countries may restrict trade of specific products to influence policy or protect domestic industries. Embargoes serve as strategic tools to control information flow or economic activity, often used in diplomacy, international trade, and security contexts.