[ˈsɛnsə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- officially examine (writing, artistic work, etc.) and suppress or remove any parts that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
(e.g: the report had been censored ‘in the national interest’)


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Origin:
mid 16th century (in censor): from Latin, from censere ‘assess’

[ˈsɛnsə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an official who examines writing, artistic work, etc. and suppresses or removes any parts that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
(e.g: the report was approved by the military censors)

- (in ancient Rome) either of two magistrates who held censuses and supervised public morals


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in censor): from Latin, from censere ‘assess’