Definition of "censorial" in English

adjective

1. Relating to a censor.

   • 1749, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, Letters to His Son Nothing less than the relation between you and me can possibly authorize that freedom; but fortunately for you, my parental rights, joined to my censorial powers, give it me in its fullest extent, and my concern for you will make me exert it.
   • The printing department has no censorial powers. It is bound to print all that is offered it, ...

2. Relating to censorship.