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Propriety
prəˈprʌɪəti
Propriety definitions
noun
proprieties
propriety
- conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour or morals
"he always behaved with the utmost propriety"
decorum respectability decency correctness appropriateness good manners courtesy politeness rectitude civility modesty demureness etiquette social conventions social grace(s) social niceties one's Ps and Qs protocol decorum standards civilities ceremony formalities rules of conduct accepted behaviour conventionalities good manners good form the done thing the thing to do punctilio attention to detail- the details or rules of behaviour conventionally considered to be correct
"she's a great one for the proprieties"
- the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting
"they questioned the propriety of certain investments made by the council"