Burlesque

What does Burlesque mean in American Law?

The definition of Burlesque in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

Also spelled “burlesk.” A show featuring striptease acts interspersed with vulgar comedy skits. In less permissive times, the apogee of available near-pornography, frequently banned and raided by the police.

Burlesque, Sexual Behaviour and the Law

Burlesque

See Also

Entertainment Ind.

Further Reading

• Burlesque in the Encyclopedia of Sexual Behavior and the Law