indecency

Example Sentences

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Two counts of gross indecency were withdrawn from the jury on a point of law during the course of the trial.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Arregui is a principled revolutionary dedicated to his cause, while Molina is a gay, flamboyant window dresser who’s been arrested for public indecency.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

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

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2023

To quote “Now & Then” column founder Paul Dorpat, “In the moment it might take an exhausted barrister to mouth a monosyllabic indecency, the old embarrassment was leveled.”

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2023

Q. Of what importance is this oath, since it is believed that such formidable execrations may be used without indecency?

From The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. by Llorente, Juan Antonio