Meaning & Definition of word "Censure"

Censure

/ˈsɛnʃər/

1. The expression of formal disapproval.
- Example: The council issued a censure against the mayor for misconduct.
2. A formal statement of disapproval.
- Example: He received a public censure from the board regarding his handling of the project.

1. To express severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement.
- Example: The committee decided to censure the member for his inappropriate remarks during the meeting.
2. To officially reprimand or criticize someone in a formal manner.
- Example: She faced censure from her peers after failing to uphold the organization's ethical standards.

Latin 'censura', meaning 'judgment, assessment'.

censure motion:

A formal proposal to censure an individual in a legislative body.

censure committee:

A group tasked with assessing and addressing misconduct.

censure vote:

A parliamentary vote on whether to formally condemn an action.

reprimand:

A formal expression of disapproval.

condemn:

To express strong disapproval.

rebuke:

An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.

Meaning: To call someone out for bad behavior.

Example Sentence: He got censured for his shady dealings.

Meaning: To put someone on blast for a mistake.

Example Sentence: The coach censured the player for missing practice.