Wherever rules, principles, and standard procedures have been clearly stated, propriety can become an issue. Something improper usually isn't actually illegal, but it makes people uncomfortable by giving …

PROPRIETY definition: conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners. See examples of propriety used in a sentence.

PROPRIETY definition: 1. correct moral behaviour or actions: 2. the rules of polite social behaviour: 3. correct moral…. Learn more.

Definition of propriety noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Before the winter was far advanced, it is actually on record that Emmy took a night and received company with great propriety and modesty.

propriety (prəˈpraɪətɪ) n, pl -ties 1. the quality or state of being appropriate or fitting 2. conformity to the prevailing standard of behaviour, speech, etc

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