Definitions

1. noun

A fee or tax paid for the privilege of holding a benefice or a church living.

“The bishop had to pay a cense to the king for his position in the church.”

2. verb

To take formal notice or to make aware of something.

“The news censed the public to the dangers of climate change.”

3. verb

To give formal approval or to license something.

“The council censed the new project after reviewing its plans.”