1
as in vulgarity
the quality or state of being obscene
parents complained about the indecency of the song's lyrics
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as in unfitness
the quality or state of not being socially proper
that a remark of such indisputable indecency was uttered at a meeting of the school board made everyone gasp
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Since the California Constitution allows cities and counties to create and enforce local ordinances and regulations within their boundaries, each place can make its own rules regarding what is considered public indecency.
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024
Welch proved that television can defeat the indecency of a rogue senator who smears reputations.
—Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2024
Despite those assurances, they were filmed in the nude without their knowledge, in violation of California and federal laws against indecency and the exploitation of children, the suit alleged.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Instead, what Barber did to her in that patrol car led to him being charged with child seduction, official misconduct, public indecency and public nudity.
—Carolyn Van Houten, Washington Post, 14 May 2024
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024
Welch proved that television can defeat the indecency of a rogue senator who smears reputations.
—Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2024
Despite those assurances, they were filmed in the nude without their knowledge, in violation of California and federal laws against indecency and the exploitation of children, the suit alleged.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Instead, what Barber did to her in that patrol car led to him being charged with child seduction, official misconduct, public indecency and public nudity.
—Carolyn Van Houten, Washington Post, 14 May 2024
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“Indecency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indecency. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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