Indecent Exposure
/ɪnˈdɛsənt ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) The criminal act of intentionally exposing one's private body parts in public in a way that offends prevailing standards of decency.
He was arrested for indecent exposure after being seen naked in a public park.
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Indecent exposure statutes vary by jurisdiction; drafters should specify the body parts covered and mental state required for liability.
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