censorship (EN)

noun

noun “censorship”

1. the act of a government or organization limiting what can be said, written, or shown to the public
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   The government's censorship of news outlets prevented journalists from reporting on the protests.
2. (historical) The job of a censor in Ancient Rome, who was responsible for overseeing morals and conduct
   In Ancient Rome, the censorship was responsible for maintaining the census and public morals.