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Propriety [pruh-prahy-i-tee]

NOUN

NOUN

  • The state or quality of being proper.

  • Conformity to established standards.

Example

"The students were advised to behave with utmost propriety on the industrial visit."

"Mother instructed children to talk with propriety in English in front of the guests."

Synonyms

Correctness, Decorum, Legitimacy, Morality

Antonyms

Dishonesty, Disagreement, Discord, Incompatibility

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