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indecent exposure
noun
: intentional exposure of part of one's body (such as the genitals) in a place where such exposure is likely to be an offense against the generally accepted standards of decency
Examples of indecent exposure in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Robinson was booked into Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of indecent exposure.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 25 May 2024
According to the Gastonia Police Department, Miller was arrested for indecent exposure following an incident on April 4 at a Planet Fitness gym in Gastonia.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 13 Apr. 2024
She has been charged with indecent exposure as well as obstructing governmental operations.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Man charged with burglary and indecent exposure over break-in at Santa Monica apartment.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1828, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of indecent exposure was
in 1828
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“Indecent exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecent%20exposure. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
indecent exposure
noun
: intentional exposure of part of one's body (as the genitalia) in a place where such exposure is likely to be an offense against the generally accepted standards of decency in a community
Legal Definition
indecent exposure
noun
in·de·cent exposure
: the exposing of one's private body parts (as the genitals) either recklessly or intentionally and under circumstances likely to cause offense or affront
Note: Indecent exposure is generally classified as a misdemeanor.
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