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propriety::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | correctitude, properness |
| Type of | behaviour, conduct, deportment, behavior, demeanor, demeanour |
| Has types | decency, correctness, appropriateness, good form, grace, modesty, priggishness, primness, reserve, rightness, seemliness, decorousness, decorum |
Examples of propriety
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There are questions about the propriety of using tax money to pay off the bonds.
From the time.com
The former senator, Rhodes Scholar and NBA standout is the epitome of propriety.
From the usatoday.com
At every point, the characters have to turn a blind eye to reality or propriety.
From the boston.com
Mr Lebed, a stickler for propriety, will have fun with that, come election time.
From the economist.com
He was responsible for its well-being, reputation and legal and moral propriety.
From the en.wikipedia.org
When she first meets Lewis, she's the picture of propriety in her hat and gloves.
From the stltoday.com
Sometimes, through the fine lace of period propriety, fire and madness emerged.
From the time.com
In an era when propriety mattered, Jackson's marriage became a political issue.
From the washingtontimes.com
This sense of propriety doesn't have to extend to getting to know someone better.
From the denverpost.com
- Correct or appropriate behavior
- (Proprieties) These are the rules governing behavior at the bridge table. These principles apply to your relations with your partner and the opponents. Strive to be cordial and respectful to all. The proprieties also provide a guide for fair and ethical conduct in competition. ...
- The extent to which the evaluation has been conducted in a manner that evidences uncompromising adherence to the highest principles and ideals (including professional ethics, civil law, moral code, and contractual agreements).
- (n) conformity to established standards of proper behavior or manners
- At least in the past, it was sometimes thought inappropriate to tell a patient the whole truth about their condition (that's less than unfashionable now), though you might need to speak to a colleague with the patient present, which you could do with a special medical terminology.
- The character or quality of being proper, especially in accordance with recognized usage, custom, or principles. (ch 4) (127)
- A sense of what is proper or fitting.
- Standards, which are designed to ensure that an evaluation is done legally and ethically.
- Properness, correctness
