expurgation (noun)

1. In Greek mythology, the goddess Athena ordered the expurgation of violent scenes from the epic poem 'The Iliad' to preserve harmony among the gods.

2. The editor requested an expurgation of the graphic violence in the comic book so it would be suitable for a younger audience.

3. The author's use of expurgation in the love story removed any explicit content, ensuring a more wholesome and romantic plot.

4. The director decided to include an expurgation of the disturbing scenes in the film to make it appropriate for a wider audience.