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The definition of censorship is the practice of limiting access to information, ideas or books in order to prevent knowledge or freedom of thought.

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Banning controversial books is an example of censorship.

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See censorship in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act, system, or practice of censoring
the office or term of a Roman censor
Psychoanalysis the agency by which unpleasant ideas, memories, etc. are kept from entering consciousness, except symbolically as in dreams

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noun

The act, process, or practice of censoring.
The office or authority of a Roman censor.
Psychology Prevention of disturbing or painful thoughts or feelings from reaching consciousness except in a disguised form.

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