censure

Definition of censure

Etymology

Originated 1350-1400 from Middle English censure, from Latin cénsūra (censor's office or assessment), equivalent to cénsus (censor) + -ure.

Noun

censure (plural censures)

1. the act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension
2. an official reprimand
3. the state of excommunication

Verb

to censure (third-person singular simple present censures, present participle censuring, simple past and past participle censured)

1. to criticize harshly
2. to formally rebuke

Further reading

Censure (pronounced /ˈsɛnʃər/) is a process by which a formal reprimand is issued to an individual by an authoritative body. In a deliberative assembly, a motion to censure is used.