1. relating to or intended for the removal of objectionable or offensive material from a text or publication
Usage: formal; often used in historical or literary contexts

Examples

• The publisher created an expurgatory edition of the classic novel, removing passages deemed inappropriate for young readers.
• Expurgatory measures were common in the 19th century when books were edited for moral content.
• The expurgatory version of the text differed significantly from the original manuscript.
• Libraries sometimes maintained expurgatory copies alongside unedited versions for different audiences.