Meaning & use
Indecency
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Behavior, language, or material that violates accepted standards of morality or propriety, especially concerning sexual matters.
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The comedian's act was criticized for its indecency.
The law prohibits public indecency in parks and other shared spaces.
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Frequently appears in legal terminology, such as "public indecency" or "indecent exposure," as a formally defined offense.
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