embargo

[Paul Frank]

> To "embargo" a press release means stipulate a date before which media
> outlets are not allowed to publish it.

...means _to_ stipulate a date before which media outlets are not
allowed to publish it.

I don't see "blackout period" in the OED either. Very common in
financial contexts.

Paul

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