propriety

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pro·pri·e·ty / p(r)əˈprīətē/ • n. (pl. -ties) the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals: he always behaved with the utmost propriety. ∎  (proprieties) the details or rules of behavior conventionally considered to be correct: she's a great one for the proprieties. ∎  the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting: they questioned the propriety of certain investments made by the council.