Obscenity
/əbˈsɛnɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) Material or language that strongly violates societal standards of decency, often illegal due to its offensive sexual content.
The court ruled the book was obscenity and prohibited its distribution.
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Commentary
Obscenity is a legal term with a specific test for determination, distinct from indecency or profanity.
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