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  • propriety — pro|pri|e|ty [prəˈpraıəti] n formal [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: propriété property, quality , from Latin proprietas; PROPERTY] 1.) [singular,U] correctness of social or moral behaviour ≠ ↑impropriety propriety of ▪ They discussed the… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • propriety — noun /prəˈpraɪɪti/ a) correctness in behaviour and morals Elinor then ventured to doubt the propriety of her receiving such a present from a man so little, or at least so lately known to her. b) fitness; the quality of being appropriate Now, if… …   Wiktionary

  • propriety — n. (pl. ies) 1 fitness; rightness (doubt the propriety of refusing him). 2 correctness of behaviour or morals (highest standards of propriety). 3 (in pl.) the details or rules of correct conduct (must observe the proprieties). Etymology: ME, =… …   Useful english dictionary

  • propriety — n. conformity with accepted standards of behavior to doubt the propriety of smt. * * * [prə praɪətɪ] [ conformity with accepted standards of behavior ] to doubt the propriety of smt …   Combinatory dictionary

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  • propriety — pro|pri|e|ty [ prə praıəti ] noun singular or uncount FORMAL behavior that follows accepted social or moral standards: She doubted the propriety of letting him buy her presents. the proprieties the rules of social behavior that most people accept …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • propriety — UK [prəˈpraɪətɪ] / US noun [singular/uncountable] formal behaviour that follows accepted social or moral standards She doubted the propriety of letting him buy her presents. • the proprieties …   English dictionary

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