censorship
/ˈsɛnsəˌʃɪp/ · cen·sor·ship
noun
- The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression or press, such as passing laws to prevent media from being published or propagated. The government imposed strict censorship on the media during the crisis.
noun
- The role of the censor (magistrate) in Ancient Rome. The Roman censor was responsible for maintaining the moral standards of the community.
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Did you know? The term 'censorship' has been used to describe the suppression of ideas and information since ancient times, with the Roman censor playing a significant role in maintaining moral standards in the community.