censorship

/ˈsɛnsərʃɪp/
noun
  1. The practice of suppressing or removing parts of books, movies, news, or other media that are considered harmful, offensive, or secret.
    • The government's censorship of the newspaper angered many citizens.
    • Some people argue that censorship is necessary to protect children, while others see it as a violation of free speech.
    • Censorship of movies often focuses on violence and adult content.
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