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Definition of "censorware" [censorware]

  • Software or hardware used to filter content on the Internet or block Internet access or restrict the running of applications or computer usage. Content filtering software, or a component in an operating system or console used to disable reception of media on the basis of content believed to be objectionable. (noun)

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Use "censorware" in a sentence
  • "It's not a wiki (yet), but "defeat censorware" is a living document, so expect many updates over time."
  • "The initiative also found that Myanmar, arguably the most repressive regime in the world, uses censorware from the American company Fortinet."
  • "Their overbroad, wildly inaccurate censorware is used by libraries in Eastern Washington to keep patrons from seeing naughty things -- including vast quantities of lawful material."
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