The deletion of all passages considered to be indecent

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. written material that has been bowdlerized [syn: bowdlerization ] the act of deleting or modifying all passages considered to be indecent [syn: bowdlerization ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. The action or instance of bowdlerise; the omission or removal of material considered vulgar or indecent. n. The action or instance of bowdlerise; the omission or removal of material considered vulgar or indecent.

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
bowdlerisation \bowdlerisation\ n. the deletion of all passages considered to be indecent. Syn: bowdlerization, expurgation.