censorship
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɛnsɝˌʃɪp// UK //sˈɛnsəʃˌɪp// cen·sor·ship
n. the act of hiding or removing parts of books, films, or news that a government or group thinks are dangerous or offensive.
n. the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, or other media considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
The government uses strict censorship to control the daily news.
The author fought against the censorship of her novel, arguing that teenagers needed to read about real-world problems.
In an era of digital communication, state censorship often relies on sophisticated algorithms to filter out dissenting opinions before they can reach a wider audience.
From censor + -ship.
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of' to specify the medium or speech being restricted.