Obscenities
/əbˈsiːnɪtiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of obscenity, referring to acts, speech, or materials that violate legal standards of decency and morality, often subject to regulation or prohibition.
The distribution of obscenities in printed materials can lead to legal sanctions.
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Commentary
Used chiefly in contexts involving legal standards of public decency and free speech regulation.
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