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Term: EXPURGATION
Definition: Expurgation means to remove or cleanse something, like a book, by taking out parts that are considered obscene or inappropriate. It's like cleaning up a mess to make it better. When a book is expurgated, it means that certain parts have been taken out so that it's more appropriate for people to read. The person who does the expurgation is called an expurgator.
Definition: Expurgation is the act of removing or purging something, such as obscene or offensive content, from a book or other written work.
Example: A publisher may release an expurgated version of a classic novel that removes any explicit language or scenes.
This example illustrates how expurgation is used to cleanse a work of any offensive or inappropriate content, making it more suitable for a wider audience.