Censorship ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Censorship ( noun )

1. The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
2. The actions or practices of censors, especially official censors.

Origin:

Late 16th century, via french censure and latin censura, from censor ("roman censor"). the verb form is first recorded in 1590s.

Examples:

1. There have been many cases of censorship in the history of the United States.
2. Books that are banned are often a result of censorship.
3. The government's censorship of the press caused widespread protests.
4. The censorship of the internet has been a contentious issue for many years.
5. The film was banned due to censorship concerns.

(As a verb)

Censorship ( verb )

1. The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
2. The actions or practices of censors, especially official censors.

Origin:

Late 16th century, via french censure and latin censura, from censor ("roman censor"). the verb form is first recorded in 1590s.

Examples:

1. There have been many cases of censorship in the history of the United States.
2. Books that are banned are often a result of censorship.
3. The government's censorship of the press caused widespread protests.
4. The censorship of the internet has been a contentious issue for many years.
5. The film was banned due to censorship concerns.