indecent exposure

American  

noun

Law.

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

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indecent exposure British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of indecent exposure

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

In the legislative process, HB 1994 was modified to exclude violent crimes, but according to the Seattle City Attorney’s Office it would still apply to harassment, criminal trespass, and indecent exposure, among many others.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2024

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

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

From Plain Mary Smith A Romance of Red Saunders by Phillips, Henry Wallace