English Dictionary

censorship

/ˈsɛnsəˌʃɪp/

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.

Censorship is a violation of freedom of speech.

意味（1）

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.

[…] such a curious thing — it is the only thing left of the old censorship of the press."

意味（2）

(historical) The role of the censor (magistrate) in Ancient Rome.