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Obscenity (law)

Obsecenity is a word that means things that are really inappropriate or rude, such as bad words, pictures or videos. The law is a set of rules made by grownups to keep people safe and respectful. In some countries, including the United States, there are laws that say that some things that are too inappropriate or rude are against the law. This means that people who make or share those things can get in trouble with the police. What is considered obscene can be different in different places, and people can have different opinions about it, so it can be a little complicated. But the bottom line is that it's important to be respectful and not hurt other people's feelings with bad words or rude pictures.