The censorship
Example: Censorship restricts publication of sensitive information
Definition
The censorship is the practice of officially examining books, movies, news, or other media and suppressing parts considered objectionable or harmful, especially in journalism where it restricts publication of sensitive information to protect public interest or authority.
Etymology
The word "censorship" comes from the Latin term 'censura,' which referred to the office of the Roman censor responsible for supervising public morals and assessing property. Over time, "censorship" evolved to mean the act of examining and controlling the content of communication to prevent the dissemination of undesirable material.
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"The censorship" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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