censure
Example Sentences
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The secretary issued a “letter of censure” against Sen. Kelly “for conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline in the armed forces and conduct unbecoming an officer.”
Kelly filed a lawsuit in January that accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of violating his First Amendment rights by moving to formally censure him and demote him over the video.
In the statement announcing the removal of the former prince's titles, the Palace said: "These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him."
From BBC
"We will not censure the government," party leader Olivier Faure told radio broadcaster France Inter.
From Barron's
"If what has been stated is indeed reflected, there will be no censure," Socialist deputy Jerome Guedj assured.
From Barron's
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