"obscene" material

Definition

"Obscene" material refers to content that is offensive or sexually explicit in nature and lacks any artistic, literary, scientific, or political value. It is not protected by the First Amendment because it falls outside the boundaries of free speech.

Related terms

Pornography: This term refers specifically to sexually explicit materials intended for sexual arousal.

Indecent Material: This term describes content that goes against accepted standards but falls short of being considered obscene.

Miller Test: The Miller Test is a legal test used to determine whether material is obscene under constitutional law.