public indecency

Frequency: 5.01.1 per million words

Refers to indecent acts performed in a public place where they can be seen by others.

indecencyADJECTIVE + indecency

Categories:

public

Examples (10)

  • He was arrested for committing public indecency in the park.
  • Laws against public indecency vary from state to state.
  • The act was considered public indecency and drew a heavy fine.
  • Such behavior amounts to public indecency and is unacceptable.
  • The local ordinance prohibits any form of public indecency.
  • Accusations of public indecency can severely damage a person's reputation.
  • They were charged with public indecency after the incident.
  • Campaigns aim to raise awareness about the legal consequences of public indecency.
  • The police responded to a report of public indecency near the school.
  • Displaying private acts in public spaces is a clear case of public indecency.