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Profanity is defined as vulgar or obscene language or behavior.

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The use of swear words is an example of profanity.

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noun

the state or quality of being profane
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

The condition or quality of being profane.
a. Abusive, vulgar, or irreverent language.
b. The use of such language.

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