Profanity (noun)

1. Vulgar or offensive language.
2. Irreverence towards sacred things.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "irreverence towards sacred things"): from latin profanitas, from profanus (see profane).

Examples:

1. The use of profanity is not allowed in this establishment.
2. He had a tendency to use profanity in every other sentence.
3. The movie had a lot of profanity, I was disappointed.
4. His profanity was a reflection of his poor upbringing.
5. The young man's profanity made the old lady uncomfortable.