De censuur
Example: De censuur op nieuwsberichten beperkt vaak de vrijheid van pers.
Definition
"De censuur" refers to the practice of officially examining and suppressing or restricting news reports or other information, especially to limit freedom of the press or control what is publicly accessible. It often impacts the content of news articles and broadcasts.
Etymology
The word "de censuur" comes from the Latin word 'censura,' meaning a judgment or opinion. It originally referred to the Roman office responsible for supervising public morals and later evolved to mean the control of information. Did you know? The concept of censorship has been around since ancient times, often used by governments to maintain power.
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"De censuur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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