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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A computer chip installed in a television to allow the user to control the display of certain programs, especially of sexual or violent content.

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[v(iewer) and v(iolence) + chip.]

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