Etymology

R-rated

Today it means: Of a motion picture, having an "R rating" from one more motion picture rating authorities, typically meaning it is suitable only for adults. Full definition →

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The story

From R + rated. The R-rating (short for restricted) is part of the rating scale used by the U.S. film rating authority Motion Picture Association (MPA) or similar rating scales used by authorities in some other countries.

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