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censor
 (sĕn´ssymbolr) , title of two magistrates of ancient Rome (from c.443 to the time of Domitian). They took the census (by which they assessed taxation, voting, and military service) and supervised public behavior. They also had charge of public works and filled vacancies among the senators and knights.