profanity

Profanity is defined as vulgar or obscene language or behavior.

(noun)

The use of swear words is an example of profanity.

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See profanity in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. the state or quality of being profane
  2. pl. profanities something profane; esp., profane language or the use of profane language

Origin: LL(Ec) profanitas

See profanity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. pro·fan·i·ties
  1. The condition or quality of being profane.
  2. a. Abusive, vulgar, or irreverent language.
    b. The use of such language.

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