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Censorship (Noun)

Deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The government was accused of imposing censorship on online media to suppress dissenting voices.
The book's publisher faced criticism for exercising censorship by deleting certain passages deemed too radical.
Fear of censorship led the playwright to rewrite her script to avoid offending sensitive government officials.
Censorship was a major concern for journalists working in countries with restrictive freedom of speech laws.
The editor was fired for not properly enforcing censorship policies and allowing sensitive information to be printed.

Counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy.