Meaning of wall of silence in English

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  1. Noun

    wall of silence

    Definitions

    1. the secrecy of police officers who lie or look the other way to protect other police officers

    Examples

    • « the blue wall cracked when some officers refused to take part in the cover-up »

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  • « If you are a writer you locate yourself behind a wall of silence and no matter what you are doing, driving a car or walking or doing housework you can still be writing, because you have that space. »
    Joyce Carol Oates

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