Meaning Of The Word Comstockery
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Comstockery Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Comstockery?
comstockery in British English
ruthless suppression of plays, books, etc. alleged to be offensive or dangerous to public morals noun: immoderate censorship on grounds of immorality noun: overzealous moral censorship of the fine arts and literature, often mistaking outspokenly honest works for salacious ones |
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