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indecency (n.)

1580s, "outrageous conduct," from Latin indecentia "unseemliness, impropriety," abstract noun from indecentem "unbecoming" (see indecent). Now especially of conduct which violates recognized standards of propriety (1690s).

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Definitions of indecency from WordNet

indecency (n.)
the quality of being indecent;
indecency (n.)
an indecent or improper act;
Synonyms: impropriety
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