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Censor

usgb/ˈsensər/Volume
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Not Always Negative

Censorship can be protective, such as editing content for children's TV to remove inappropriate material.

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The cartoon was censored to be suitable for a younger audience.
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Authority Figures

Censors usually represent an authority, like a government body or a regulating committee.

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The board of censors decided that the film was not appropriate for audiences under 18.
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Cultural Sensitivity

What is censored can vary greatly between different cultures and countries.

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The film passed without cuts in Europe but was heavily censored in some other countries.
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