censorship

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   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.

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

2. 2
   noun

   deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances

3. 3
   noun

   counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy

4. 4
   noun

   The role of the censor (magistrate) in Ancient Rome.

Appears in

From censor + -ship.

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