Meaning & use
censorship
The suppression or control of speech, writing, or other expression by an authority.
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Strict censorship meant that many books were banned from libraries and schools.
The filmmaker fought against censorship that had cut key scenes from her documentary.
A note on using this word
Censorship can be carried out by governments, institutions, or private companies, and the word usually implies unfair or excessive restriction.
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