obscene literature

Example Sentences

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But stercus is also the root word for scatology, which is obscene literature, and we’re really hoping this paper is not considered obscene literature.

From The Verge • Jan. 11, 2019

“We want the kids to have access to the books in the library. The problem is having obscene literature mandatory in the classroom and for discussion.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 22, 2014

Its purpose: to keep "obscene" literature out of the state.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last month district attorneys from 38 Pennsylvania counties met to "discuss new methods of combatting the obscene literature pouring into the state." but were anable to agree on any fair or workable censorship formula.

From Time Magazine Archive

Does the Bible come within the ruling of the Lord Chief Justice as to obscene literature?

From Is the Bible Indictable? Being an Enquiry whether the Bible Comes within the Ruling of the Lord Chief Justice as to Obscene Literature by Besant, Annie