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censor, title of two magistrates of ancient Rome (from c.443 B.C. to the time of Domitian). They took the census (by which they assessed taxation, voting, and military service) and supervised public behavior. They also had charge of public works and filled vacancies among the senators and knights.
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In ancient eastern Asia, a government official whose primary duty was to scrutinize the conduct of officials and rulers. During the Qin (221–206 BC) and Han (206 BC–AD 220) dynasties, the censor's function was to criticize the emperor's acts, but in later periods the censorate was expanded and became an instrument for imperial control of the bureaucracy. Censors checked important documents, supervised construction projects, reviewed judicial proceedings, kept watch over state property, and looked for cases of subversion and corruption.

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New technologies erode Israeli army censor's grip
Apr 20, 1998; HILARY APPELMAN Associated Press Writer AP Online 04-20-1998 JERUSALEM (AP) _ After half a century, the Israeli army censor's...
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Censor calls 'cut' on role as moral guardian of movies.
Jan 07, 2008; Censor calls 'cut' on role as moral guardian of movies Office banned only four porn films last year THE IRISH Film Censor's...
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MK warns Knesset may abolish army censor
Jul 16, 2003; 00-00-0000 Headline: MK warns Knesset may abolish army censor Byline: DAN IZENBERG Edition; Daily Section: News Page: 04...
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The Censor confronts dark side
Oct 10, 1999; THE CENSOR By Anthony Neilson, Circa Studio, Wellington, to October 23. Reviewed by MARK AMERY THE Censor of the title is...
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Mothers Censor Viewing Habits Of Children 14 And Younger, According To A Decision Analyst Study.
May 03, 2005; ARLINGTON, Texas -- The majority of mothers with children aged 14 and younger regularly censor the television shows, online...
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