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Meaning of 'After the watershed'

What does the saying 'After the watershed' mean?

Idiom: After the watershed

Meaning:

The watershed is the time limit after which more controversial  subjects, bad language, etc, can be shown on TV in some countries, so if it's after the watershed, then discussions can be freer, franker and more controversial.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Time | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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