as in corruptions
an act of great disrespect shown to God or to sacred ideas, people, or things
the sect has no tolerance for any irreverence directed toward their spiritual leader
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Noun
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The measure also restricts restroom access in certain government buildings and allows individuals to file complaints over alleged violations.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026 -
City leaders told the American-Statesman the proposal is meant to prepare Austin for potential civil rights violations during federal immigration enforcement operations and responds to public calls for a more coordinated local response.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Using obscene or abusive language Any use of profanity, insults or abusive language is prohibited under the FDCPA.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Please don't waste my time filling up the mailbox with big shiny cards that scream doomsday insults about your opponents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Irreverences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreverences. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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