Plebiscites are seen as a way for a government to go directly to the people, bypassing intermediaries such as political parties. After the Revolution of 1789, the plebiscite was popular in France because it was seen as an expression of popular sovereignty. In 1804, a plebiscite made Napoleon emperor. Plebiscites have been used to establish political boundaries when it is a question of nationality.
the quality or condition of being indecent. 2. impropriety or immodesty. 3. obscenity or indelicacy. 4. an indecent act, remark, etc. Origin of indecency.
2009 Edition INDECENT ASSAULT AND BATTERY. INDECENT ASSAULT AND BATTERY. The defendant is charged with indecent assault and battery. Section. 13H of chapter 265 of our General Laws provides as follows: âWhoever commits an indecent assault and battery. on a person who has attained age fourteen. shall be punished . . . .â. To prove the defendant guilty of this offense, the Commonwealth.