kiddie porn
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Definition
Noun: 1. Child pornography: The illegal creation, distribution, or possession of pornographic material that visually depicts minors (children). This term refers specifically to the material itself.
Usage
- This term is a colloquial and informal synonym for the legal term "child pornography." Its use is highly sensitive and typically confined to discussions of law, crime, and societal issues.
- Due to its informal and graphic nature, the term "child pornography" is often preferred in formal, legal, and academic contexts.
Examples
- The new software helps law enforcement agencies track online distribution of kiddie porn.
- Possession of kiddie porn is a serious felony in all 50 states.
- The investigation focused on a website suspected of hosting kiddie porn.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in compound nouns to specify related activities or roles, such as kiddie porn ring (a criminal group involved in its production or distribution) or kiddie porn charges (legal accusations related to it).
Variants and Related Words
- Child pornography (noun): The formal legal term for the same material. This is the standard term used in statutes and official reports.
- Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) (noun): A term increasingly used by advocates and some organizations to emphasize that the images document a crime against a child, shifting focus from the "pornography" aspect to the abuse of the victim.
Synonyms
- Child pornography
- Child exploitation material (CEM)
Important Note
The subject matter denoted by this word involves the serious criminal exploitation of children. The example sentences are provided strictly for linguistic illustration of the term's usage in context.
Noun
- the illegal use of children in pornographic pictures or films