indecent exposure
noun
: intentional exposure of part of one's body (such as the genitals) in a place where such exposure is likely to be an offense against the generally accepted standards of decency
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Maske remains in custody at the Williamson County Jail and now also faces two charges of indecent exposure.
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Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
What is the punishment for indecent exposure in NC?
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
What the laws say What’s the punishment for indecent exposure?
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Fairfax County police arrested Baquedano-Rodriguez on Nov. 9, 2021, and charged him with three counts of indecent liberties, including exposing genitals to child and indecent exposure.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
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Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
What is the punishment for indecent exposure in NC?
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
What the laws say What’s the punishment for indecent exposure?
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Fairfax County police arrested Baquedano-Rodriguez on Nov. 9, 2021, and charged him with three counts of indecent liberties, including exposing genitals to child and indecent exposure.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for indecent exposure
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“Indecent exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indecent%20exposure. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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