indecency

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The PTC’s power came, in large part, from its ability to flood the FCC with indecency complaints.

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

The Prince, therefore, and the whole Court, are legally bound to treat it with respect, and me with decency, at least it would be criminal in them to treat me or the subject with indecency.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) by Various