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indecency

[in-dee-suhn-see] / ɪnˈdi sən si /


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Playing some of these songs in public is rude and perhaps illegal indecency.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

But the Parents Television Council Inc. — whose members lodged thousands of indecency complaints with the Federal Communications Commission — has folded.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

In the 1960s, homosexuality was partially decriminalised, but related criminal offences were still illegal, including gross indecency.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2024

Nor did he accept the fact that Spectrum’s planned “PG-13” performance falls far short of indecency.

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2023

In reality, I had tried to keep the ungracious Polar controversy within the bounds of decent, gentlemanly conduct; but indecency had become the keynote, and against this, mild methods served no good purpose.

From My Attainment of the Pole by Cook, Frederick A.




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