censorship censorship /ˈsɛnsɝˌʃɪp/

noun

1. () Counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy  ( censoring , security review , censorship )
   counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy
    The regime's strict censorship prevented any negative news from being published.
   The regime's strict censorship prevented any negative news from being published.
   
   
2. Deleting parts of publications, correspondence or theatrical performances  ( censoring , censorship )
   deleting parts of publications, correspondence or theatrical performances