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Word: Censorship
Speech Type: Noun
ˈsɛnsəʃɪp
the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
Short Definition:suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or threat to security
Examples:- the regulation imposes censorship on all media
- we have strict censorship laws
(in ancient Rome) the office or position of censor
Short Definition:(in ancient Rome) office of censor
Examples:- he celebrated a triumph together with his father and they held the censorship jointly
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