Legal Definitions - censure

Definition: An official reprimand or condemnation; harsh criticism.

Example: The judge's careless statements subjected her to the judicial council's censure.

Explanation: The judge made careless statements that were not appropriate for her position. As a result, the judicial council officially reprimanded her for her behavior. This is an example of censure.

Example: The school board censured the principal for mishandling a student's complaint.

Explanation: The principal did not handle a student's complaint properly, and the school board officially reprimanded him for his actions. This is another example of censure.

Related Word: Censorious (adjective) - excessively critical and fault-finding.

Verb Form: To censure (verb) - to reprimand or criticize harshly.