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   De·cen·cy

   /ˈdēsənsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability: "she had the decency to come and confess" Similar proprietydecorumseemlinessgood tasterespectabilitydignitycorrectnessgood formetiquetteappropriatenessappropriacyfitnesssuitabilitymoralityvirtuemodestypuritydelicacydemurenesswholesomenesscourtesypolitenessgood mannerscivilityrespectrespectfulnessconsiderationthoughtthoughtfulnesstactdiplomacyOpposite indecencyrudeness
   • ▪ modesty and propriety: "a loose dress, rather too low-cut for decency"
   • ▪ the requirements of accepted or respectable behavior: "an appeal to common decencies"
   • ▪ things required for a reasonable standard of life: "I can't afford any of the decencies of life"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘appropriateness, fitness’): from Latin decentia, from decent- ‘being fitting’ (see decent).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › decenciesDecencies Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : the quality or state of being decent : propriety. b. : conformity to standards of taste, propriety, or quality. 2. : standard of propriety usually used in plural. 3. decencies plural : conditions or services considered essential for a proper standard of living. 4. : literary decorum. 5. archaic. : fitness. b. : orderliness. Synonyms.

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   the state or quality of being decent. conformity to the recognized standard of propriety, good taste, modesty, etc. decencies: the recognized standards of decent or proper behavior; proprieties: The least you can expect from them is some respect for the decencies.

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   Decency definition: . See examples of DECENCY used in a sentence.

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   What does the noun decency mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun decency , four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordDECENCY - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   Definitions of 'decency' 1. Decency is the quality of following accepted moral standards. [...] 2. See have the decency [...] Synonyms of 'decency' • propriety, correctness, decorum, fitness [...] • courtesy, grace, politeness, good manners [...] More. Collocations with 'decency' basic decency fundamental decency human decency More.

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   Definition of decency in English:. cite. decency

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHE DECENCIES | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the acceptable or expected ways of doing something: I hate going to funerals, but you must observe the decencies (= it is something you should do). One of the decencies he showed them was to ensure that they got home safely each night.