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noun

decorum implies politeness, formality, or even stiffness in rules of conduct or behavior established as suitable to the circumstances levity not in keeping with decorum; decency implies observance of the requirements of modesty, good taste, etc. have the decency to thank her; propriety suggests conformity with conventional standards of proper or correct behavior, manners, etc. his offensive language oversteps the bounds of propriety; dignity implies conduct in keeping with one's position or one's self-respect; etiquette refers to the forms established by convention or social arbiters for behavior in polite society

See decorum in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II

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