veiling

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The U.N. rights committee said Iran should "amend or repeal laws and policies that criminalise the non-compliance with compulsory veiling... and disband the morality police".

From Reuters • Nov. 3, 2023

She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a ribbon bow.

From Washington Times • May 6, 2023

She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a Petersham ribbon bow.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2023

Forced veiling, it’s important to note, was unpopular with many Iranian women from the beginning.

From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2022

Now Jack was veiling too and Ralph could no longer make himself heard.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding