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= Chilling requirement
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The "chilling requirement" generally refers to a legal standard applied in U.S. constitutional law, particularly regarding the free speech protections under the First Amendment. It is often used to describe a situation in which a law or regulation may be deemed unconstitutional if it has a chilling effect on individuals engaging in protected speech. A chilling effect occurs when individuals refrain from exercising their rights, such as free speech, due to fear of legal repercussions or punitive actions.