How do you define censorship?

[netmouse]

Someone commented in another journal the idea that censorship is something only governments can do.

I had defined it as something people with power do to people (publications, performances, etc) they have power over.

ETA: by power I meant institutionally-based authority, not merely physical force. "Institution" can include social institutions, such as clubs, churches, or families.

How do you define censorship?

Comments

[the-leewit.livejournal.com]

Neat question, btw!

[netmouse.livejournal.com]

thanks!

[the-leewit.livejournal.com]

No, thank you... it's so deliciously annoying to "have" to go back to an entry several times in an hour and read what others are saying...