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censure

[sen-sher] / ˈsɛn ʃər /




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Censure is one of Congress’ stiffest punishments, and has been leveled against only two dozen or so lawmakers in the history of the House.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

Censure, which has occurred only 25 times in the House, is a punishment usually reserved for criminal conduct, ethics violations or serious breaches of conduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2023

Censure by the House is a relatively rare punishment.

From Washington Times • Nov. 17, 2021

Censure fell out of favor, and the bar for it was raised considerably, in the 20th century.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2021

The Ignorance of which Censure is of a Piece with its Brutality.

From Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare by Smith, David Nichol




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