Censorship: the act of inspecting and suppressing or removing content (in publications, media, communications) deemed inappropriate by authorities.
戦時中、政府は多くの新聞に検閲を行った。
During the war, the government censored many newspapers.
インターネットの検閲が表現の自由を制限することがある。
Internet censorship can limit freedom of expression.
作家たちは検閲に対して抗議した。
Writers protested against the censorship.
Inspection/examination: the act of checking or examining documents, luggage, facilities, etc.
空港で手荷物の検閲を受けた。
My carry-on luggage was inspected at the airport.
入場前に会場の検閲が行われた。
An inspection of the venue was carried out before admission.