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censure

Noun

IPA /ˈsenʃə(r)/

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Strong criticism that expresses serious disapproval of someone's behaviour, especially when it comes from an official group or authority.

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censure/ˈsenʃə(r)/

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An organisation misuses its funds
A committee reviews the behaviour
It formally expresses strong disapproval

A formal censure records serious criticism of the organisation's conduct.

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The club faced public censure after leaving its shared garden neglected.
The committee issued a formal censure over the misuse of funds.

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censure — Strong criticism that expresses serious disapproval of someone's behaviour, especially when it comes from an official group or authority.

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Strong criticism that expresses serious disapproval of someone's behaviour, especially when it comes from an official group or authority.

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Word origin

From Latin censura, meaning judgement or assessment, through French.

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A vote of censure is a formal way for a group to express disapproval.

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