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   Cen·sure

   /ˈsen(t)SHər/

   

   verb

   • 1. express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement: "a judge was censured in 1983 for a variety of types of injudicious conduct"

   noun

   • 1. the expression of formal disapproval: "angry delegates offered a resolution of censure against the offenders"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘judicial sentence’): from Old French censurer (verb), censure (noun), from Latin censura ‘judgement, assessment’, from censere ‘assess’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. censurable adjective
   • 2. censurer noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com · dictionary · censureCensure Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Censure means to find fault with and criticize as blameworthy, often in an official way, or an expression of such disapproval. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of censure and its related words.

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   What is the purpose of censur?

   • To 'censor' means to remove, block, or interfere with the communication of another. To 'censure', on the other hand, means "to find fault with and criticize as blameworthy." The best-known meaning of the noun censor is "one who reads communications (as letters) or examines materials (as films) and deletes material considered sensitive or harmful."

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   Are there laws governing censur?

   • Unlike impeachment, censure is not a power provided by the Constitution, said Gregory Magarian, a professor of law at Washington University in St. Louis. The House and Senate have adopted internal rules that allow them to draft and approve a censure resolution, which provides a public record disapproving of an official’s actions.

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   What are the consequences of censur?

   • Censure does not result in removal from office, or loss in presidential powers. But like impeachment, censure could hurt Trump’s 2020 reelection chances, as well as tarnish his reputation and legacy. Trump shot down the prospect of censure while speaking to reporters in London.

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4. www.dictionary.com · browse · censureCENSURE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Censure is severe disapproval or harsh criticism, often by a formal authority or institution. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of censure in sentences.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org · dictionary · englishCENSURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Censure is a noun or verb that means strong criticism or disapproval, especially when it is official or formal. Learn how to use censure in different contexts, see examples and synonyms, and compare with related words.

7. www.vocabulary.com · dictionary · censureCensure - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A censure is harsh criticism. They're both judgments and they both stink. Censure is a noun referring to very strong criticism; the verb means to criticize very strongly. If you take your dad's car without telling him, you can expect him to censure you severely, and maybe even ground you as well.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com · dictionary · englishCENSURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Censure is a noun meaning severe disapproval or a verb meaning to criticize or condemn strongly. Learn how to use censure in a sentence, see synonyms and related words, and compare British and American English pronunciation.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org · english · censureCENSURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Censure is a noun or verb that means strong criticism or disapproval, especially when it is official. Learn how to use censure in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and read examples from various sources.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com · censureCensure - definition of censure by The Free Dictionary

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    Censure means harsh criticism or official rebuke. Learn how to use it as a noun or a verb, and see synonyms, translations and related words.