01 n. One of two magistrates of Rome who took a register of the number and property of citizens, and who also exercised the office of inspector o…
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One of two magistrates of Rome who took a register of the number and property of citizens, and who also exercised the office of inspector of morals and conduct.(Antiq.)
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One who is empowered to examine manuscripts before they are committed to the press, and to forbid their publication if they contain anything obnoxious; -- an official in some European countries.
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One given to fault-finding; a censurer.“Nor can the most circumspect attention, or steady rectitude, escape blame from censors who have no inclination to approve.” — Rambler.
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A critic; a reviewer.“Received with caution by the censors of the press.” — W. Irving.