indecent exposure
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of indecent exposure
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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They investigated and sent the unedited video to the prosecutor, who found no evidence of indecent exposure.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2022
In a bid to ease concerns about women's safety, the Metropolitan Police has said it will treat indecent exposure allegations more seriously and announced an extra 650 new officers to patrol busy areas in London.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2021
On Friday, the Metropolitan Police faced even greater scrutiny after the police watchdog announced that it was investigating whether two officers had “responded appropriately” to the allegation of indecent exposure against him.
From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2021
Florida’s Clemency Board pardoned Jim Morrison for indecent exposure and profanity charges stemming from a Doors concert in 1969.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 9, 2020
This is not from any sense of indecent exposure, but from their absolute dislike to the operation.
From Cyprus, as I Saw It in 1879 by Sir Samuel White Baker
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