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indecency

indecency In this historical psychiatric usage, indecency refers to openly immodest or sexually suggestive gestures or acts seen in states of marked sexual excitement and loss of restraint.

In this historical psychiatric usage, indecency refers to openly immodest or sexually suggestive gestures or acts seen in states of marked sexual excitement and loss of restraint. The passage presents it as the more extreme end of behaviour that may begin with affected mannerisms, suggestive talk, and restless movements in acute mania.