indecent exposure
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of indecent exposure
First recorded in 1850–55
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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
Around 72 hours before Ms Everard's abduction, Met Police officers received a separate allegation of indecent exposure which also identified the vehicle involved, registered to Couzens.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 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
“Royce,” said William James of him, “has an indecent exposure of forehead.”
From Character and Opinion in the United States by George Santayana
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