Dealt with sacrilegiousness — in league with censors’ tool (8)

I believe the answer is:

scissors

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'tool' is the definition.
(scissors is a kind of tool)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for scissors that I've seen before include "Equipment for dealing with locks" , "Paper/fabric cutters" , "Paper/cloth cutters" , "Cutting tool" , "Wrestling hold" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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