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Another word for propriety

Noun

  1. Conformity to recognized standards, as of conduct or appearance

    2. See also:

    usual

  2. The moral quality of a course of action

    3. See also:

    right

  3. Socially correct behavior.

    4. See also:

    usual

  4. A courteous act or courteous acts that contribute to smoothness and ease in dealings and social relationships.

    5. See also:

    courtesy

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Sentence Examples

  • The propriety of this extended use is open to question and is denied by some logicians.

  • They broke the chain of authority, without, however, recognizing the propriety of toleration.

  • Afterwards all four states, with several others, accepted the invitation of Austria to consider the propriety of re-establishing the Confederation.

  • Social propriety states that the immediate family of an Ancient.s mate or high level Immortal—

  • They refuted him easily on many specific points, but carefully abstained from discussing the real question, at issue, namely the propriety of free inquiry.

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