Meaning propriety
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proprietycorrect behavior I felt a trifle doubtful about the propriety of taking a short cut across private grounds, and said as much. — Sutphen, Van Tassel
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proprietymid-15c., "proper character, disposition," from Old French proprieté "individuality, peculiarity; property" (12c.), from Latin proprietatem (nominative proprietas) "appropriat [..]
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proprietyn. Accordance with recognized usage, custom, or principles.
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proprietyThe standard of what is considered appropriate in behavior, speech, or conduct.
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propriety(n) correct or appropriate behavior
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