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Propriety
see synonyms of proprietyNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Propriety
see synonyms of proprietynoun plural -ties
1.
the quality or state of being appropriate or fitting
2.
conformity to the prevailing standard of behaviour, speech, etc
3. the proprieties
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Propriety
see synonyms of propriety nounWord forms: plural proˈprieties
1.
the quality of being proper, fitting, or suitable; fitness
2.
conformity with what is proper or fitting
3.
conformity with accepted standards of proper manners or behavior
4. Archaic
a.
peculiar or proper nature or state
b.
a peculiarity
5. Obsolete
private property
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Propriety
see synonyms of proprietyn. pl. pro·pri·e·ties
1.
a. Conformity to conventional standards of behavior or morality.
b. proprieties Socially correct usages or behaviors.
2. The quality of being proper; appropriateness.
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