Propriety (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural pro·pri·e·ties.
  1. conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners.
  2. appropriateness to the purpose or circumstances; suitability.
  3. rightness or justness.
  4. the conventional standards of proper behavior; manners: to observe the proprieties.
  5. a property.
  6. a peculiarity or characteristic of something.
noun plural -ties
  1. the quality or state of being appropriate or fitting
  2. conformity to the prevailing standard of behaviour, speech, etc
  3. the standards of behaviour considered correct by polite society
Propriety (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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