Obscenity Law
/əbˈskɛnɪti lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law regulating and prohibiting materials judged to be sexually explicit or offensive according to community standards.
The court applied obscenity law to determine whether the publication was protected by the First Amendment.
- (n.) Legal statutes and precedents defining and setting parameters for obscenity offenses and prosecutions.
Obscenity law varies significantly between jurisdictions and reflects differing social values.
Forms
- obscenity laws
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Commentary
Obscenity law is often assessed using the Miller test, which balances community standards and artistic or literary value in determining unlawfulness.
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