expurgatory

American

[ik-spur-guh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ɪkˈspɜr gəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

serving to expurgate.
of or relating to expurgation.

Etymology

Origin of expurgatory

First recorded in 1615–25; expurgate + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

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After his death, his Apology for John Fero was inserted in the expurgatory index.

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It is this index which is still in force, but the prohibitions and expurgatory measures have since been multiplied.

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This list is known by the name of the Expurgatory Index of the Duke of Alva.

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The last general expurgatory index, published in 1747, is still remembered.

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It may be said that the expurgatory index drawn up in Spain is more injurious to the rights of the sovereign and the instruction of his subjects, than that of Rome.

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