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comstockery

 

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Noun comstockery has 1 sense
  1. Comstockery - censorship because of perceived obscenity or immorality
    --1 is a kind of
    censoring, censorship

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Comstockery

Comstockery is a noun that refers to the practice of censoring or opposing materials that are deemed inappropriate, especially those related to sexual content.

Sense 1:

Example Sentence: The introduction of comstockery led to the banning of several novels and plays in the early 20th century.

Sense 2:

Example Sentence: Many viewed the strict regulations on artistic expression as a form of comstockery.

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