Associations to the word «Censorship»

Wiktionary

CENSORSHIP, 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.

Dictionary definition

CENSORSHIP, noun. Counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy.
CENSORSHIP, noun. Deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances.

Wise words

Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.
John Adams