national censorship

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Definition

Noun: 1. Government control of information crossing borders: The practice, under a nation's civil authority, of examining and suppressing communication—such as news, publications, films, or mail—that enters, leaves, or passes through the country's territorial boundaries.

Usage
  • National censorship is typically implemented to control the flow of information across a country's borders. It is a form of state control.
  • The term often implies a systematic review by government agencies to restrict content deemed harmful to national security, political stability, or public morals.
  • It is used in legal, political, and media studies contexts to discuss information control policies.
Examples
  • The government's national censorship of foreign news broadcasts prevented citizens from accessing independent reports.
  • Scholars studied the effects of national censorship on international mail during the conflict.
  • Implementing strict national censorship at internet gateways is a method to filter incoming digital content.
Advanced Usage
  • The concept is often discussed in contrast to local or non-governmental forms of content restriction. It specifically highlights the role of the and the control of information flows.
Variants and Related Words
  • Censorship (n): The broader practice of suppressing speech, public communication, or other information.
  • Border control (n): While typically for people and goods, this term can be contextually linked when discussing control of informational materials.
  • State censorship (n): A closely related term emphasizing government authority, which may include both domestic and international controls.
Synonyms
  • Border censorship
  • State border control of information
  • Governmental censorship of imports/exports (of media)
Notes on Meaning

The provided reference definition specifies the United States, but the term national censorship is general and applies to any sovereign nation exercising such control over its borders. The core meaning remains the authority of a national government to censor cross-border communications.

Noun
  1. censorship under civil authority of communications entering or leaving of crossing the borders of the United States or its territories or possessions