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propriety

pro·pri·e·ty [ prə pr ətee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. quality of being socially appropriate: the quality of displaying behaviors thought to be correct or appropriate

2. socially correct or appropriate behavior: conformity to the standards of politeness, respect, decency, or morality conventionally accepted by a society



plural noun pro·pri·e·ties 
Definition:
 
rules of etiquette: the accepted standards of correct or appropriate social behavior

[15th century. < French propriété (see property)]
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