Censorship

//ˈsɛnsəʃɪp// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression or press, such as passing laws to prevent undesirable media from being published or propagated. countable, uncountable

    "[…] such a curious thing — it is the only thing left of the old censorship of the press.""

  2. 2
    deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances wordnet
  3. 3
    The role of the censor (magistrate) in Ancient Rome. countable, historical, uncountable
  4. 4
    counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy wordnet

Etymology

From censor + -ship.

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