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national censorship

The examination and control under civil authority of communications entering, leaving, or transiting the borders of the United States, its territories, or its possessions. See also censorship.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Noun1.national censorship - censorship under civil authority of communications entering or leaving of crossing the borders of the United States or its territories or possessions
censoring, censorship, security review - counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy
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