indecent liberty
"Indecent liberty" often appears in legal contexts to describe inappropriate actions that violate social or moral standards, usually with a sexual connotation.
Definition
C1Legal
(formal, technical)Any improper or indecent act involving physical contact or exposure, usually of a sexual nature, often without consent.
Example
- The defendant was charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor.
- Indecent liberties can include actions such as lewd touching or exposure.
B2Social Norms
(formal)Behavior that violates accepted social or moral standards, often involving suggestive or offensive actions.
Example
- He was reprimanded for taking indecent liberties at the office party.
- Indecent liberties in public can lead to social and legal consequences.
Similar
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