indecent exposure

noun

, Law.

1. the intentional exposure of one's body's privates in a manner that gives offense against accepted or prescribed behavior.

indecent exposure

noun

1. the offence of indecently exposing parts of one's body in public, esp the genitals

Word History and Origins

Origin of indecent exposure¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

According to Metro records, 89 incidents of indecent exposure were reported to transit police from January through the end of June, which is more than double the number during the same period in 2019.

From Washington Post

Metro board members back temporary ban after arrest for a sex or firearms offenseMetro Transit Police say reports of indecent exposure have more than doubled this year compared with the same period in 2019.

From Washington Post

In 2020, 149 cases of indecent exposure were reported — 11 more than in all of 2019, despite a significant drop in ridership because of the coronavirus pandemic.

From Washington Post

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has since launched an investigation over the Met’s handling of the indecent exposure allegation involving the suspect.

From Time

He was also convicted earlier this year of indecent exposure involving a minor, and sentenced to six months in jail.

From The Daily Beast

The allegations range from indecent exposure to “suspected immoral relations with juveniles.”

From The Daily Beast

Brennan was arrested and eventually charged with indecent exposure.

From The Daily Beast

That means that many crimes, including touching, indecent exposure, and rape, are frequently seen as socially acceptable.

From The Daily Beast

But there are forms of art, literature and drama which are nothing else than a kind of indecent exposure.

From Project Gutenberg

Common modesty should prevent indecent exposure of the shoulders and bosom.

From Project Gutenberg

All we'd need, sir, at least for the lewd, public indecent exposure charge.

From Project Gutenberg

He was finally arrested for indecent exposure of person and taken to the County Jail.

From Project Gutenberg

Seldom you see a man take out his soul: when that happens, it is usually a kind of indecent exposure.

From Project Gutenberg