censorship

• Существительное, обозначающее практику подавления или ограничения информации, идей или художественного выражения, считающихся нежелательными, вредными или чувствительными, часто осуществляемую руководящим органом.

A noun referring to the practice of suppressing or restricting information, ideas, or artistic expression considered objectionable, harmful, or sensitive, often by a governing authority.

uncountable

1. Information control for securityC1formal

   The practice of suppressing or removing information that could be useful to an adversary, often used in military or intelligence contexts.

   Цензура в целях безопасности

   • The government imposed strict censorship on all war-related news.
   • Military censorship prevented the publication of troop movements.
   • Censorship of letters was common during wartime to protect sensitive data.

   Synonymsredactionsanitizationsuppression

2. Restriction of media and expressionB2formal

   The act of examining and removing parts of books, films, letters, or performances considered offensive, harmful, or politically sensitive.

   Цензура

   • The play was heavily altered due to government censorship.
   • Censorship of online content is a controversial topic.
   • Many authors have fought against censorship of their work.

   Synonymsbowdlerizationcontroleditingexpurgationredactionrestrictionreviewsanitizationscreeningsuppression