censorship.
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.
Meaning & usage
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.
The role of the censor (magistrate) in Ancient Rome.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English censor Proto-Germanic *skapjaną Proto-Germanic *-skapiz Proto-West Germanic *-skapi Old English -sċiepe Middle English -schipe English -ship English censorship From censor + -ship.
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