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

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

Customs under the law which bans subversive or obscene literature.

From Time Magazine Archive

This obviously overlooks the primary purpose of governmental interference with the distribution of "obscene literature," namely to protect immature minds from contamination.

From The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952 by Corwin, Edward Samuel