nounfemininepl: indecencies
indecência
1. The quality or state of being indecent; lack of propriety or decorum
The indecency of his remarks shocked the entire audience.
A indecência de seus comentários chocou toda a plateia.
2. An indecent act, behavior, or expression; something offensive or improper
The film was criticized for containing several indecencies.
O filme foi criticado por conter várias indecências.
3. Offensive behavior of a sexual nature; obscenity or lewdness
He was arrested for indecency in public.
Ele foi preso por indecência em público.
In both American and Brazilian legal systems, 'indecency' is often used in criminal law contexts, particularly regarding sexual misconduct or public indecent exposure. In Brazilian Portuguese, the term 'indecência' carries strong moral and legal implications and is frequently encountered in judicial proceedings and formal complaints.
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