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propriety

/prəˈprɪsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does propriety mean?

noun

The quality of being proper or fitting; a social norm or convention. The quality of being dignified and respectable.

Example

"The propriety of the host's behavior at the dinner party was impressive."

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