Decency
/ˈdiːsənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) Conformity to standards of morality or propriety in behavior, often relevant in laws regulating public conduct or obscenity.
The statute prohibits acts that offend public decency.
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Commentary
Decency often serves as a standard in statutes addressing public behavior and obscenity, requiring clear legislative definitions to avoid vagueness challenges.
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